Eggs are such a breakfast staple for therefore many people however with egg costs going by the roof, we want choices! Enter this Spiced Chickpea Omelet that checks the breakfast bins with out breaking the financial institution. Plus it’s good for you (filled with fiber and micronutrients) and most significantly, a minimum of for me, DELICIOUS!
Right here’s just a little primer on chickpea flour. It’s filled with nutritional vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium and manganese in addition to plant based mostly protein and fiber which not solely feeds the pleasant bugs in your microbial ecosystem however may additionally assist decrease ldl cholesterol (not like eggs, which for a lot of of us, can elevate ldl cholesterol, particularly in extra!)
Whether or not or not you eat eggs and / or are prepared to cough up the exorbitant {dollars} for them today, including this chickpea omelet to your rotation will carry extra plant based mostly goodness into your life and what’s to not love about that.
NOTE: The black salt right here provides a sulfur like be aware to imitate the flavour of eggs however in the event you don’t have it, don’t sweat it. It can nonetheless be scrumptious!
RECIPE
Yield
4 servings
Elements
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt plus extra to style
1/4 teaspoon black salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
1/2 crimson onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped crimson bell pepper
1-2 cups child spinach
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (non-compulsory)
Freshly chopped cilantro to garnish
Technique
In a big bowl, combine the chickpea flour, water, salt, black salt and pepper and whisk till you have got a clean batter. Let it sit for 10 minutes to permit the chickpea flour to hydrate utterly.
In an 8-10 inch diameter skillet, warmth the oil on medium excessive warmth till it shimmers. Add the onions and peppers and sautee for 3 minutes till softened. Add the spinach and sautee for a few minutes till wilted. Add the turmeric and paprika and sautee for 1-2 minutes till aromatic and properly included.
Decrease the warmth to medium low and add the chickpea flour batter and swirl to distribute evenly across the pan. Cowl and prepare dinner for about 3-5 minutes till the perimeters have begun to set. As soon as you may gently life off the perimeters, sprinkle with the cheddar cheese and place within the oven beneath the broiler for 2-3 minutes till the highest is golden brown and the cheese is gooey and melted. Sprinkle with recent cilantro in the event you like, slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of greek yogurt or your favourite chutney. It’s additionally nice atop avodaco toast!
