Key features

• •PREMIUM QUALITY & VALUE - You'll be receiving 3 cans of our premium quality freshly packed whole palm hearts. Each can contains 12 hearts, approximately 5 inches long, 400 g or 14 oz (a total of 36 hearts, 1.2 kg, or 42 oz). Packed in salt brine, these palmitos are ready to be used.
• •AUTHENTIC ECUADORIAN PALMITOS - Epicureal hearts of palm bring the true tenderness of Ecuadorian palm hearts to the homes of countless North Americans. Each one is harvested from Ivory white "pejibaye" palms from the inner hearts of the Bactris Gasipaes H.B.K palm trees.
• •HEALTH BENEFITS - On top of tasting delicious, palmitos are also jam packed with essential vitamins & minerals. They're low in cholesterol, and a good source of Protein, Riboflavin and Potassium, as well as a VERY good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
• •STEP UP YOUR SALAD - If you're looking for a way to pack more nutrients & flavor into your salads, hearts of palm are exactly what you're looking for! Hearts of palm are most often used to bring a salad to life with their tender, crisp texture similar to water chestnuts, as well as a delicious, mild buttery flavor.
• •OTHER USES: Each palm heart is a crunchy, and slightly sweet vegetable similar in taste to an artichoke heart. This allows for versatility in the kitchen when preparing appetizers. Some ideas include adding chunks to shish kabobs, making vegan crab cakes, or even combining with garlic, lime zest, and olive oil to create a luscious, low-fat dip.
• •Soak 1/4 cup sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes then drain.
• •Toss with 2 cups sliced hearts of palm, 1 cup sliced celery and some chopped parsley.
• •Add 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil.
• •Season with salt and pepper.
• •Serve over arugula drizzled with olive oil.
• •Calories: 130
• •Total Fat: 11 grams
• •Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
• •Protein: 3 grams
• •Total carbohydrates: 7 grams
• •Sugar: 2 grams
• •Fiber: 3 grams
• •Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• •Sodium: 462 milligrams
• •Hearts of palm are frequently used in the same manner as artichokes.
• •Add slices to romaine salad with avocado, with vegetable ragout that includes roasted pepper, grilled eggplant and zucchini.
• •Add chunks to Shish Kebabs for grilling.
• •Cooked hearts of palm have a similar texture to crab, which makes them perfect for vegan gluten free crab-cakes