Carrot Ceviche (Vegan)

In Mexico, ceviche can also be made using only vegetables, in this case carrots, tomato, and onion that are marinated in a citrus sauce with ketchup and serrano peppers. Serve over tostadas, sprinkled with avocado. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]

Ingredients

• 3 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 0.5 small onion, chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 small oranges, juiced
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
• salt to taste
• 8 tostada shells
• 1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed

Steps

1. Mix carrots, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro together in a bowl.
2. Combine ketchup, orange juice, lime juice, and hot sauce in a separate bowl. Pour over vegetables and season with salt. Let stand for 1 hour until flavors are well combined. Drain.
3. Serve on tostadas and garnish with avocado.