A surprisingly versatile ingredient to play with in the kitchen.
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Hearts of palm sound interesting and unusual, but what are they, exactly?
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What Are Hearts of Palm?
Hearts of palm are avegetableharvested from the inner core of certain palm trees.
Today, theyre consumed internationally, and widely accessible ingrocery stores.
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Flavorwise, theyre quite neutral, which makes them an ideal vessel for marinades and sauces.
A perfect blank slate, hearts of palm are commonly found inplant-based recipesthat mimic dishes with meat orseafood.
And were just scratching the surface!
Once grilled, hearts of palm take on a deeply nutty, sweet flavor that’s almost like charred corn; marinate them beforehand and you add an herbaceous flavor note to the filling. Alongside a crunchy, spicycabbage slawandsalsa verde, this is a dish that will satisfy whenever the taco craving strikes.Get the recipe! »[Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt].
Hearts of palm are aprotein-rich, highly nutritious ingredient, well worth incorporating into your diet.
The options are endless.
Grilled Marinated Heart of Palm Tacos
When grilled, hearts of palm become sweeter and more complex-tasting.
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Lime zest,chives, and cilantro jazz up the dip with some big, punchy flavors.
Seasoned with plenty of Old Bay and served with vegan tartar sauce, this rendition rivals the classic.
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