Gluten-Free Vegan Hearts of Palm Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz cans hearts of palm, drained and patted dry
- marinara sauce and/or vegan ranch for serving
Bowl 1 flour coating
- 2 TBSP chickpea flour
Bowl 2 batter
- 1/4 C chickpea flour
- 1/3 C water
- 1 TBSP nutritional yeast
- 1 TBSP miso paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Bowl 3 breadcrumb mixture
- 1 C GF breadcrumbs (I used cauliflower bread crumbs)
- 2 TBSP nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375.
Slice hearts of palm lengthwise if needed to achieve about 3/4 inch thickness.
Roll each piece first in the flour, then in the batter, and finally coat with breadcrumbs by shaking in the bowl.
Place the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, spray lightly with olive oil for extra crispiness and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and dip in spicy marinara or vegan ranch.
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and vegan, providing a healthier alternative to traditional mozzarella sticks by baking instead of deep-frying and using hearts of palm as a cheese substitute.
