Vegan Cordon Bleu
This Vegan Cordon Bleu is perfect for dinner with the family! Crispy chickpea patties are filled with plant-based ham and dairy-free cheese. So flavorful and delicious!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail
Servings: 3
Calories: 467kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 2 tsp no-chicken or veggie bouillon, +1/4 cup water (60ml)
- 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed, (439g)
- 1/2 cup oat flour, (30g)
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 slices vegan deli slices, "ham" or "turkey"
- 6 slices vegan cheese slices or shreds, such as Chao
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted, (58g)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, or any kind, (30g)
- thin layer of oil for pan frying
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the flaxseed meal, bouillon, and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, add the chickpeas, oat flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder to a food processor. Pulse this together until it's a thick paste. Add the flax mixture to the processor and pulse until it's combined.
- Transfer this chickpea mixture to a bowl. Cover it and chill it for 15 minutes. This will let it set and give time for the oat flour to absorb the extra liquid.
- Divide the chickpea mixture into thirds, about 1/2 cup each, on parchment paper. Roll the portions into rounded cylinders and then flatten them to a thickness of about 1/2 an inch. Flip them over to make sure they aren't stuck to the parchment paper.
- Trim the vegan ham and cheese slices, if needed, and place them on the chickpea slabs in two layers. If the vegan cheese slices are rigid, as they usually are, slice them into strips. This will help when rolling them. Roll them into logs and press to seal the edges and ends.
- Add a thin layer of oil to a large pan and heat it to medium. Prepare one shallow dish with melted vegan butter and another shallow dish with breadcrumbs. Roll the cylinders in the melted butter, then coat them with the breadcrumbs.
- Add them to the sizzling hot oil and let them cook until they are golden brown on all sides. This should only take a few minutes in total. Let them cool down before slicing into them. Garnish them with parsley and enjoy them as is or with your favorite sauce or gravy!
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Notes
- Chilling the chickpea mixture allows it to firm up and absorb excess moisture.
- It helps to slice the cheese into strips for easier rolling.
- Make sure that the edges are sealed shut to prevent the cheese from oozing out while cooking them.
- Drop a few breadcrumbs into the hot oil. If it sizzles, that means it's ready for the vegan cordon bleu.
- Let them cool for a few minutes so they can set before slicing into them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cordon bleu cylinder | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 1.8g | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.
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