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    Home ▸ Vegan Main Dishes

    Vegan Fish Taco Bowl from Vegan Bowl Attack

    Last modified: April 3, 2019. Originally posted: July 28, 2016 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Vegan fish taco bowl with hearts of palm from Vegan Bowl Attack

    Hearts of palm disguise themselves in this whole-food based vegan fish taco in a bowl! Easy to make and put together, healthy, flavorful and customizable!

    A vegan fish taco bowl sitting on a white wooden surface sprinkled with green herbs

    I received a free copy of Vegan Bowl Attack cookbook to review, all options are mine.

    Meals in a bowl. One of my absolute favorites things! Not only are they quick and easy if you prep all the parts the night before, but this is one of the best ways to avoid the picky eater, no I hate it, refuse to even look at my food tantrum that often ensues in a household that is blessed enough to include that family member.

    Giving a little one the freedom and responsibility to build their own dinner, often encourages them to eat their meal because they own it. Now, I'm not guaranteeing anything here since we still have those "moods," but I can say that the odds are significantly higher!

    Jackie from Vegan Yack Attack is pretty much my hero because her new book "Vegan Bowl Attack" is full of amazing meals that my 4 year old will not throw at me, including this vegan fish taco bowl. I owe you a drink Jackie!

    An overhead shot of a vegan taco bowl and vegan bowl attack cookbook sitting on a white wooden surface

    First off, Jackie is an incredible human. I am blessed enough to know her through the blogging world, and every time we hang out not only do I laugh constantly but I am blown away by her amazing food.

    I still dream about the chili she made at one of our get togethers. So when her book was ready to make it's debut into the food world, I jumped at the chance to review it. IT. IS. AMAZING. And the photography kinda makes me want to eat the pages!

    This recipe, her vegan fish taco bowl, was so so tasty and I love the whole food approach that she takes in making the "fish." I was blown away by the texture and flavor of the hearts of palm that was the base of it!

    Side Note: I tried both a jarred hearts of palm and a canned variety, and by far the canned one was better. The texture is firmer, where the jarred is a little too soft and slimy for me. So keep that in mind.

    An overhead shot of three bowl filled with vegetables to make a vegan fish taco bowl

    Fish Taco Bowl Of Dreams

    I prepped all of the parts the night before we were having these vegan fish taco bowls for dinner, which made this one of the quickest meals we have ever had! Then, I allowed the kids to build their own (they all loved the "fish" and the little one kept calling it "tita" and screaming for more, he's a weird one).

    I did make two salsas since I am huge on heat and I needed a mild version for the boys, all 4 of them 😉 The tortilla strips came out nice and crispy, so everyone loved using them as chips to scoop up the bowl ingredients. Huge hit!

    We will definitely make this again, along with every other recipe in the book. Check out the little hand that wouldn't stop eating:

    A close up of vegan bowl attack cookbook and a vegan fish taco bowl

    Other mouthwatering recipes in Vegan Bowl Attack:

    • Loaded Potato Breakfast Bowl
    • Tempeh Bacon Hollandaise Bowl
    • Scramble Burrito Bowl
    • Smoky Corn Chowder Bread Bowl
    • Mean Green Ramen
    • Spicy Sushi Bowl
    • Kimchi Bowl with Red Curry Almond Sauce
    • Raw Apple Crisp
    • S'mores Pudding Bowl

    Leave me a comment and let me know which other recipe you'd like to try! Do you have a tantrum loving human this approach may help? You can also snap a picture and tag me on Instagram, at veggiesdontbite AND #veggiesdontbite. Or you can even find me on Facebook. Let's spread some bowl love! Now go enter the giveaway so this awesomeness can be all yours!

    A close up of a vegan fish taco bowl

    Vegan Fish Taco Bowl from Vegan Bowl Attack

    Sophia DeSantis
    Hearts of palm disguise themselves in this whole-food based vegan fish taco in a bowl! Easy to make and put together, healthy, flavorful and customizable!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 270 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the cabbage slaw:

    • 1 cup (70g) shredded red cabbage
    • 1 cup (70g) shredded green cabbage
    • 1 cup (110g) grated carrot
    • ¼ cup (60g) vegan mayonnaise (soy-free, if necessary)
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

    For the pico de gallo:

    • ½ cup (90g) diced tomato
    • ⅓ cup (55g) diced red onion
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon lime juice
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    For the “Fish”:

    • 2 cans (14 ounces, or 400 g) hearts of palm , drained
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon dulse seaweed flakes
    • Pinch of salt

    For the assembly:

    • 4 small corn tortillas cut into strips
    • ¼ cup (4g) loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
    • 2 tablespoons (11g) sliced fresh jalapeno
    • 8 lime wedges

    Instructions
     

    To make the cabbage slaw:

    • Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, stir together until combined, and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    To make the pico de gallo:

    • Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, stir together until combined, and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    To make the “fish”:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C, or gas mark 4) and coat a baking sheet with a thin layer of oil or nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a mixing bowl, using two forks or your hands, pull apart the hearts of palm until they appear shredded.
    • Stir in the lime juice, dulse flakes (see note on page 104), and salt until combined and then spread the mixture out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
    • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.

    To assemble:

    • While the “fish” is baking, place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet, brush with a thin layer of oil, and sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. Divide the slaw, pico de gallo, “fish,” and tortillas among 4 shallow bowls, arranging the components in quadrants.
    • Nestle the cilantro, jalapeño, and lime wedges in with the tortilla strips. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Gluten-free • Soy-free option • nut-free • Sugar-free
    • I made these without oil by simple baking the tortilla strips plain. I didn't use the salt when doing it this way, however you could try using veggie broth to coat if you wanted the salt.
    • Tips to prep ahead: Make all parts the night before for a quick and easy meal!
    • Reprinted from Vegan Bowl Attack!: More than 100 One-Dish Meals Packed with Plant-Based Power By Jackie Sobon, published by Fair Winds Press

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 816mgFiber: 11gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 11820IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2.6mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Kat

      March 18, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      This was so good. Substituted a pack of “seaweed snacks” crushed up for the dulse flakes. Definitely will be making this again!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 18, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        I am so happy you liked it Kat! The seaweed snacks are a great call!

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      November 05, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      What sauce is that in the photo? The white on that seems to be on top of the pico de gallo??

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        November 07, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Hi Sarah! I'm not sure what sauce you mean. I looked at the photos and I don't see anything on top of the pico. The white in the slaw is mayo though as the recipe says!

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      November 05, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Can I use store-bough vegan fish instead of making my own with heart of palm?

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        November 07, 2020 at 10:19 am

        Hi Sarah! You can do anything you prefer!! Make your own, store bought, real fish...do what works for you guys!

        Reply
    4. Saphena

      July 21, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Hello! I want to make tomorrow but I cannot find dulse flakes. Is that what makes this so yummy? Is seaweed a substitute??

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 22, 2018 at 6:39 pm

        Hi Saphena! This is a recipe from a cookbook I reviewed and not mine but I would guess seaweed crushed up would work!

        Reply
    5. Emily Kemp

      July 19, 2018 at 2:45 am

      Wow these all sound incredible,,,love the idea of using palm hearts for the "fish" definitely giving this a try!

      Reply
    6. Cassie

      August 03, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Now there's nothing I wouldn't put in bowls--they're just such useful devices! This is a great Mexican dish that I'd totally enjoy! The "fish" is such an interesting recipe!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 07, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Thanks Cassie! Jackie is amazing!

        Reply
    7. Vegan Heaven

      August 01, 2016 at 8:23 am

      This sounds like such a great book and the taco bowl looks amazing!! 🙂

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:04 pm

        It's awesome!!

        Reply
    8. Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen

      August 01, 2016 at 5:49 am

      Love this book and love your version of this recipe! Your photos are perfect, as always

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:04 pm

        Thank you!! You are so sweet!!

        Reply
    9. Miriah Isel

      July 30, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Any bowl type meal is good for my family since we all work and any little time saving is among for us.
      I would love to try out that Loaded Potato Breakfast Bowl-- who doesn't love a good breakfast with potatoes?

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:07 pm

        Bowls are such great meals!! And yes for breakfast!

        Reply
    10. Alisa Fleming

      July 30, 2016 at 7:48 am

      That book is wonderful and you really did the recipe justice Sophia. It looks so perfect! I've not eaten hearts of palm much, but it looks tempting here.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:07 pm

        Thank you Alisa!!! It was so good!

        Reply
    11. Kayse

      July 30, 2016 at 6:21 am

      This looks delicious! I've never thought of hearts of palm as a fish substitute.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:07 pm

        It's great!!!

        Reply
    12. Tina

      July 29, 2016 at 5:23 pm

      Oh man, I don't think I could choose just 1! If I had to, I'd love the Loaded Potato Breakfast Bowl. But seriously, I'm all about the bowls!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 01, 2016 at 11:08 pm

        Hahaha!! Me too!

        Reply
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