Description
This Vegan Ceviche Style Chickpeas recipe offers a fresh, zesty, and healthy twist on traditional ceviche using garbanzo beans and vibrant vegetables. Perfect as a light appetizer or snack, it’s packed with bold flavors from lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, and ripe avocado, delivering a refreshing dish that is entirely plant-based and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans garbanzo beans (14 oz each), drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (more if desired)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 3-4 limes, or to taste)
- 3 fresh Roma tomatoes, diced with juices
- 4 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust quantity for desired heat)
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
- Tortilla chips or tostadas
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the Roma tomatoes, keeping their juices, finely chop the red onion and jalapeños, peel and chop the cucumber into small pieces, juice the limes, and cube the avocados if using.
- Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans with the diced tomatoes and their juices, chopped red onion, jalapeños, cucumber, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute all ingredients but avoid mashing the chickpeas.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and develop a refreshing ceviche-style taste.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge and taste; adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper, and additional heat using sriracha or your favorite hot sauce if desired. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or atop tostadas for a delightful vegan appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preferred spice level or omit for a milder version.
- For a creamier texture, include the optional avocados but add them just before serving to prevent browning.
- Ensure to drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly to reduce excess salt and canning liquid taste.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh within 24 hours of preparation for optimal flavor and texture.
- For extra zest, you can add a bit of finely chopped green bell pepper or a splash of orange juice for a citrus twist.
