Vegan Fried Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz) Heart of palm, drained and chopped

• 1/2 cup Plant-based milk

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon Onion powder

• 2 Nori seaweed sheets, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon Dried dill

For the Crust

• 1/2 cup Pine nuts, crushed

• 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• 1 teaspoon Dried dill

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Chop heart of palm and split into shreds with a fork.

3. Shape heart of palm mixture into desired shape.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine plant-based milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, chopped nori sheets, olive oil, garlic powder, and dried dill. Mix well until you achieve a consistent mixture.

5. Take a baking dish and lightly grease it with a little olive oil or line it with parchment paper.

6. Place heart of palm pieces into wet mixture to let marinade.

7. In a blender, prepare the crust by blending together the crushed pine nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs, and dried dill.

8. Sprinkle the crust mixture generously over the heart of palm mixture, pressing it down gently to adhere. You can do this in same pan or transfer to make it easier.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

10. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

11. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Enjoy your well-seasoned vegan tilapia!

Vegan Tilipia - Instruction Video