Vegetarian Tuna Ceviche
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Vegetarian Tuna Ceviche—a plant-based twist on the classic seafood dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Packed with protein-rich mashed chickpeas and tender hearts of palm, this recipe captures the essence of tuna while remaining entirely vegetarian. Fresh diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro bring a crisp, garden-fresh bite, while crumbled nori sheets lend a subtle ocean-inspired flavor. The zesty lime juice dressing, enhanced with a touch of soy sauce and olive oil, ties it all together beautifully. Optional creamy avocado adds richness, and it’s perfect served with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a unique taco filling. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chilled ceviche is an effortless yet impressive addition to your lineup, ideal for summer gatherings or light lunches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Canned hearts of palm (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 medium Tomato (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (deseeded and diced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 medium Lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 sheet Nori sheet (crumbled or cut into small pieces)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Avocado (cubed, optional)
- as needed Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving, optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the chopped hearts of palm to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Stir in the diced red onion, tomato, cucumber, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and hearts of palm mixture and toss gently to combine.
Add the crumbled nori sheet to the mixture to give it a subtle seafood-like flavor. Mix well.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Optional: Gently fold in cubed avocado for added creaminess.
Cover the ceviche and let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a taco filling. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2348 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2258 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
