hearts of palm substitutes

7 substitutes · avg score 5.7 · Pale, cylindrical inner cores harvested from certain palm trees, with a tender-crisp texture and a mild, slightly tangy, artichoke-like flavor. Used in salads, pastas, dips, ceviches, and as a vegan substitute for flaked fish or lobster.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Mushrooms

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sliced rounds mimic mushroom texture in stir-fries

02

Eggplant

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sliced for stir-fries; tender neutral flavor

03

Asparagus

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Tender stalks with mild flavor; cut to palm-heart length, slightly more fibrous

04

Bamboo Shoots

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest crunch and mild flavor

05

Artichoke

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild and tender; dice or slice for salads and stir-fries, closest neutral-flavor match

06

Jicama

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp and neutral, good in salads

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