Ingredients:

  • 1 can hearts of palm, packed in water, rinsed and drained- mention removing salt
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, packed in water, drained and gently squeeze excess water
  • 1/2 can drained and rinsed garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 cup wasabi peas and 1/4 cup crushed potato chips Or 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon of fresh dill (parsley or cilantro are also a good herb selection for this recipe)
  • 1/2- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper blend OR ½ teaspoon grated zest and ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon cholula or tabasco

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400*
  2. Line cookie sheet with parchment or silicone baking sheet. 
  3. Blend all ingredients in a food processor or mini-chopper so that it remains full of small chunky pieces, do not over blend. 
  4. Taste: add salt, pepper and hot sauce to adjust to your liking.
  5. Scoop and gently press to flatten topside onto silicone baking sheet or parchment paper. 
  6. Bake for 8 minutes, then gently flip, and cook an addition 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let settle for 5 minutes.

Serve with avocado aioli, balsamic glaze or cocktail sauce. Excellent meal over grilled vegetables and rice or on top of a salad. Also makes a great appetizer, just make bite-sized patties and decrease the cooking time.