20 Minute Vegan Ceviche
Who would EVER make ceviche and then head out for a long day on the trail? In the SUMMER? Well, me.
And you will too, because this isn’t your average ceviche. It’s hardcore ceviche, and it’s ready for you to stuff it in the bottom of your pack and leave it there for 5 hours before you eat it. In fact, it’ll only make it better.
If you’re like me, you’ve pulled your fair share of smushed and soggy sandwiches out of your pack for lunch. They get the job done (kind of), but wouldn’t it be great if your lunch actually got better with the hours passed and elevation gained? Here’s a few reasons why this 20 minute vegan ceviche is one of my go-to lunches for long days out hiking or climbing:
You only need 20 minutes to toss it together (for real)
Make it the night before and be ready for alpine starts
Squish-proof!
The more time it sits, the more the flavors combine. Win Win!
Plant- based protein + mouth watering flavor + veggie goodness
As with most of my recipes, this vegan ceviche recipe can be easily adapted to what you have on hand! Some of my favorite shelf stable (and protein boosting) add-ins are black beans and chickpeas, and the vegetables can be switched out for what you have in stock. Enjoy!
20 Minute Vegan Ceviche
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
1 bell pepper
1/3 red onion
1 can corn (or 8oz fresh corn)
1/4 cup cilantro
Juice of 4 limes
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in quinoa. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 12-15 minutes, or until quinoa is soft and fluffy. While quinoa cooks, dice bell pepper, onion, and cilantro and place in a bowl (a large reusable plastic bag also works great when camping). Mix in corn, lime juice, and olive oil. Once quinoa is cooked, add in to the vegetables and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste, let sit for at least an hour, and enjoy! If you’re packing this vegan ceviche recipe to go, place in a reusable bag for squish-proof safekeeping!
If you tried this recipe and loved/hated it, please drop me a line or a comment and let me know how it went!