Green Banana Ceviche

A great vegan recipe that treats unripe grocery store bananas like a savory vegetable. This is a great go-to when you don't have seafood on hand, or don't prefer the taste of fish.

⏱️ Prep Time 30 mins
🕐 Cure Time 2 hours
🍽️ Servings 6
📊 Difficulty Medium
🔥 Calories 133

🌿 Ingredients

  • 6 green bananas (regular grocery store is perfect)
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (~10 limes)
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 ripe red tomato, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt (to taste)
  • 1tbsp sugar (to taste)
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
  • splash of orange juice (optional, adds a bit of sweetness)

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel bananas, put in medium-sized pan, and cover with lightly salted water

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil and simmer 15-20 minutes until fork-tender

  3. 3

    Drain the bananas and let them cool

  4. 4

    Dice bananas into pieces that would fit easily on a chip

  5. 5

    Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl (glass is ideal) and lightly toss to mix

  6. 6

    Cover and refrigerate for ~2 hours to let the flavors blend

  7. 7

    Serve cold with tortilla chips, plantain chips, or crackers

🏆 Chef's Tips

Handle lightly as the bananas can fall apart under rough treatment
As always, touch up the salt, pepper, and acidity to your preferences