Vegan Ceviche

Vegan Ceviche is a refreshing and appealing recipe. Fresh fruits and vegetables are used to make this vegan dish. Fish are traditionally used to make this recipe. For a vegan recipe, we will replace it with nori, which gives an authentic fish flavor. But it’s optional. Instead of this, you can add hearts of palm. This summer appetizer is perfect for picnics, lunch, or parties. You can serve this amazing Vegan Ceviche with chips, wraps, or tacos. It is a simple and quick recipe. You can prepare this delicious recipe within 15 minutes. So let’s start the recipe.

Equipment

• Pressure Cooker
• Knife
• Bowl
• Silicon Spoon
• Salad Dish

Ingredients

• Hearts of palm, 14 ounces
• Chickpeas 15ounces
• Medium-size tomatoes 2
• Persian Cucumbers 2
• Chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup
• Small red onion, 1/2
• Jalapeno 1, chopped
• Crushed garlic clove 1
• Fresh Lime juice, 1/4 cup
• Orange Juice 1/4 cup
• Lemon Juice 1/4 cup
• Avocado 1
• Vegan oil 1tbsp
• Agave Nectar 1tsp
• Salt 1/2 teaspoon, or add according to taste
• Freshly crushed black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon

Ingredients Notes

Hearts of Palm: It is used in place of fish, which is the primary ingredient of the traditional dish. You can add crushed nori or kelp granules for a seafood-like flavor, but its taste will be different than fish.
Chickpeas: They provide a main source of protein. You may add or skip depending on your choice.
Tomato: I used cherry tomatoes to make this dish. You can use vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes as an alternative.
Cucumbers: Add cucumbers without peeling off their skin. It gives a refreshing taste.
Cilantro: You can replace it with finely garnished parsley.
Red Onions: We cut onions into fine, thin slices or cubed sizes.
Garlic: I used a fresh garlic clove instead of a store-bought, ready-made jar.
Agave nectar: It is an optional item.

Instructions

1. Take a pressure cooker. Add raw chickpeas and water to this cooker.
2. Shift it on a burner and simmer it for 17/22 minutes at medium temperature.
3. When chickpeas are soft, turn off the burner.
4. Remove the cover, and release the pressure.
5. After that, place the boiled chickpeas aside.
6. Next, wash the hearts of the palm and cut half lengthwise, and half of them cut into a moon shape using a knife.
7. Now, cut the tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, onion, and avocado into slices.
8. Add into a bowl, and set aside this.
9. After that, add hearts of palm, cooked chickpeas, cilantro, and jalapenos with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
10. Combine all items by using a silicon spoon.
11. Take another mixing bowl. Add orange juice, lime juice, chopped garlic, agave nectar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to this bowl.
12. Combine all ingredients. Now, take a salad dish.
13. Add the first layer of cooked chickpeas and hearts of palm mixture, the second layer of juice mixture, and the final layer of seasonings and avocado.
14. Add the salt, black pepper, and juice quantity according to your flavor.
15. The tasty and healthy vegan Ceviche is ready to serve.

Alternatives used that will enhance the dish’s flavor

You can customize salad depending on your choice, flavor, and taste.
Mango: To give a sweet taste, you can add mangoes. We will chop mangoes in small bite sizes.
Corn: You can add roasted or grilled corn.
Jackfruit: To give a refreshing taste, you can add jackfruits. But add before the serving.
Mushrooms: Incorporate many kinds of edible mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms.

Serving Ideas

It can be served as a starter or paired with any of the main courses listed below.
Serve it with roasted veggies, mushroom steaks, brown or white rice, grilled corn, or roasted potatoes.
You can enjoy it with tofu scramble, grilled polenta, and wraps.
It pairs well with burritos, vegan fajitas, and vegetarian lentil tacos.
Enjoy with plantains, tortilla chips, honey lime melon salad, quinoa salad, vegan chickpea salad, and Mexican macaroni salad as an appetizer.

Tips

1. You can add nori or kelp granules. It will give a fish flavor.
2. Marinate the ceviche so that all flavors mix well.
3. Add sliced avocado before serving.
4. Fresh vegetables and fruits are used to make this dish.
5. Fresh lime, lemon, and orange juice are used. They will give a refreshing and tasty citrus flavor.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: For 2-3 days, you can save the salad in the fridge. Store in an airtight bag so vegetables won’t be soft and maintain their fresh taste.
Freezing: It is best to serve it after making it. You can’t store it in the freezer because all the vegetables will be soggy and give a strong flavor.

FAQs

Can I add other alternative options instead of chickpeas?
You can include various kinds of beans, such as cannellini, pinto, kidney, or black beans. Each bean has its own flavor and taste. You can add it to your choice.

Can I add store-bought chickpeas instead of homemade cooked chickpeas?
Store-bought cooked chickpeas can be used if you are short on time.

What other protein ingredients do we add to make this dish?
To add proteins, you can use tofu, soybeans, garbanzo beans, tempeh, or black beans.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Per serving, 8 people
Total Calories: 124kcal
Carbohydrates 5g
Protein 1g
Total Fat: 2g
Sugar 3g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sodium 148mg