Not-Ster Rolls

Good morning readers! Welcome to Wednesday, not that days have much meaning anymore in COVID. This week is my favorite week of the year - Shark Week! I have been trying to make shark themed meals and watching all the shark footage. One of these meals? Not-Ster Rolls. 

There is nothing like a New England Lobster Roll; a grilled bun filled to capacity with hot buttered lobster or chunks of sweet lobster mixed with a little mayo, dill and celery...it truly is heaven. But if you're like me and 1) fresh lobster isn't readily available, 2) you don't want to shell out $30+ for 1 ingredient or 3) you're trying to cut down on your meat consumption, these Not-Ster Rolls can cure a craving! Swap the crustacean for roasted hearts of palm, seriously, the texture is spot on!

Not-Ster Rolls

Not-Ster Rolls with some cucumbers and celery sticks

 2 14 oz Cans Hearts of Palm, drained and patted dry

1 1/2 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil

2 Tsp Seafood Seasoning (Old Bay or similar)

1/2 Tsp Creole Seasoning

Salt and Pepper, to taste

2 Tbsp Fresh Shallot, diced

2 Celery Stalks, cleaned and diced

1/4 C Fresh Dill, chopped

2 Tbsp Capers

1/2 Lemon, Juiced

3/4 C Mayo (use vegan mayo to make this dish completely vegan)

Rolls, for serving

Chopped Kale, cleaned with hard stems removed for serving

Lemon Wedges, for serving

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

In a small bowl, combine oil and seasonings. Coat hearts of palm completely with seasoned oil. Roast in oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

While the hearts of palm are roasting, stir to combine shallot, celery, dill, capers, lemon juice and mayo. Taste check and adjust seasonings as needed. 

After the hearts of palm have roasted, allow to cool for 10 minutes and dice into chunks. Stir into creamy dressing. 

Split open a bolillo roll at the top and create a pocket in the middle. Line the bottom of the roll with chopped kale and spoon Not-Ster salad on top. Squeeze a lemon wedge on top and enjoy! 

Keep any remaining Not-Ster salad in the fridge for up to 4 days.

These sandwiches are hearty,  filling and yummy! They don't replicate the flavor of lobster, because honestly what could, but they are a great substitute when you're craving a light lunch! 

 

Remember to stop and smell the flowers!

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