Eggs are such a breakfast staple for therefore many people however with egg costs going by way of the roof, we’d like choices! Enter this Spiced Chickpea Omelet that checks the breakfast bins with out breaking the financial institution. Plus it’s good for you (full of fiber and micronutrients) and most significantly, no less than for me, DELICIOUS!
Right here’s somewhat primer on chickpea flour. It’s full of nutritional vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium and manganese in addition to plant primarily based protein and fiber which not solely feeds the pleasant bugs in your microbial ecosystem however might also assist decrease ldl cholesterol (in contrast to eggs, which for a lot of people, can increase ldl cholesterol, particularly in extra!)
Whether or not or not you eat eggs and / or are keen to cough up the exorbitant {dollars} for them nowadays, including this chickpea omelet to your rotation will deliver extra plant primarily based goodness into your life and what’s to not love about that.
NOTE: The black salt right here provides a sulfur like notice to imitate the flavour of eggs however if you happen to don’t have it, don’t sweat it. It is going to 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 purple onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped purple 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
Methodology
In a big bowl, combine the chickpea flour, water, salt, black salt and pepper and whisk till you may have a clean batter. Let it sit for 10 minutes to permit the chickpea flour to hydrate fully.
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 nicely integrated.
Decrease the warmth to medium low and add the chickpea flour batter and swirl to distribute evenly across the pan. Cowl and cook 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 underneath the broiler for 2-3 minutes till the highest is golden brown and the cheese is gooey and melted. Sprinkle with contemporary cilantro if you happen to like, slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of greek yogurt or your favourite chutney. It’s additionally nice atop avodaco toast!
