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Vegan Chickpea 'Tuna' Rice Bowl

This easy chickpea 'tuna' is made with healthy ingredients & paired with edamame, cucumbers, pickled ginger and avocado for the perfect high protein meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: chickpeas, japanese recipes, rice bowl, vegan tuna
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can cooked chickpeas 400g
  • 1 medium celery stick 6-8 inches
  • 3 tbsp chopped spring onions
  • 1 stalk fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • 6 capers
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 3 tbsp vegan mayo
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • sriracha

Serving

  • 2 servings white rice or sushi rice
  • 2/3 cup cooked edamame
  • 1 medium japanese cucumber
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp black sesame seeds
  • pickled sushi ginger optional

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas - mash them to bit or you can also blitz them.
  • Chop celery, spring onions, dill and capers. Add them to the chickpea mix.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients - lemon juice, garlic powder, old bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and vegan mayo. Mix well.
  • Serve 3 scoops of vegan tuna with rice, followed by cucumbers, edamame, avocado, and pickled ginger.
  • Drizzle sriracha over the vegan tuna and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!