Description
This Vegan Ceviche Style Chickpeas recipe offers a refreshing and flavorful twist on traditional ceviche by using chickpeas as the star ingredient. The combination of fresh vegetables, avocado, and zesty lime dressing creates a delicious plant-based dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Chickpea Mix:
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Add diced avocado just before dressing to prevent browning.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss and Rest: Pour dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, on tostadas, or as a light salad.
Notes
- You can substitute hearts of palm or chopped mango for a tropical twist.
- For extra brightness, add a splash of orange juice along with the lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
