Vegetarian Conch Fritters

Experience the coastal flavors you love with a plant-based twist in these irresistible Vegetarian Conch Fritters! Featuring tender hearts of palm as a creative alternative to conch, these fritters capture the texture and essence of the classic dish while remaining completely vegetarian (and optionally vegan). Seasoned with the bold, savory charm of Old Bay, garlic, and onions, and packed with colorful diced bell peppers, scallions, and fresh parsley, each bite is a delightful burst of flavor and crunch. Perfectly golden and crisp, these fritters are easy to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that's sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a seafood-free cookout or craving a taste of the tropics, these veggie-packed fritters are a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz can Hearts of palm
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 4 Scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.75 cup Milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the hearts of palm. Finely chop them to mimic the texture of conch. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 3

Stir in the hearts of palm, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, scallions, and parsley until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg (or flax egg for a vegan option).

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until the mixture is well-combined and forms a thick batter.

Step 6

In a large skillet or deep-fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying 4–5 fritters at a time to avoid overcrowding.

Step 8

Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the fritters hot, with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1562.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5210.2

Total Fat 490.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 201mg	0%
Sodium 4593.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 134.0IU	0%
Calcium 582.9mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1918.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.8%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 15.9%