Vegetarian Tuna Tostada
Delight your taste buds with these vibrant and flavorful Vegetarian Tuna Tostadas—a plant-based twist on a seafood classic! This easy recipe swaps traditional tuna for mashed chickpeas, perfectly seasoned with vegan mayonnaise, lime juice, soy sauce, and optional seaweed flakes that evoke a subtle "seafood" flavor. Combined with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado slices, and crunchy corn tostadas, each bite is a satisfying mix of textures and fresh ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome dish is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a fun appetizer. Customize with hot sauce or salsa for added zing, and experience the joy of a delicious meat-free meal that’s bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Celery, finely diced
- 1 small Pickle, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Seaweed flakes (such as nori or dulse), optional for a 'seafood' flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Corn tostadas
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce or salsa (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, add the canned chickpeas. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas until they are mostly broken up, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the diced red onion, celery, pickle, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix well.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, seaweed flakes (optional), salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Prepare your tostada assembly by laying the corn tostadas flat on a serving plate. Layer each tostada with shredded romaine lettuce and a few slices of avocado.
Spoon a generous amount of the vegetarian tuna mixture onto each tostada, spreading it evenly.
Top with optional hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, vegetarian tuna tostadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2854 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2300 mg | 49% | |
*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.
