Sprouted Wheat Ceviche

This recipe comes courtesy of Nicole Salgado author of the Bajio’s Bounty cookbook. It is a vegetarian version of a classic fish ceviche.

Wheat Berry Ceviche Recipe

Wheat Berry Ceviche Recipe

Recipe for Sprouted Wheat Ceviche

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sprouted, cooked wheat berries
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 bell pepper minced
  • 2 small carrots shredded then chopped
  • 1-2 serrano chiles, minced very finely
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 3 Tablespoons catsup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce/tamari
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package tostadas

Instructions:
1. Sprout the wheat berries over several days.
2. Then cover with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Allow to cool.
3. Mix with the rest of the ingredients and serve over corn tortillas. Makes about 16 to 20 tostadas.

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