Vegan Chickpea Flour Omelette (No Tofu)
Vegan chickpea flour omelette is a simple, savory recipe that's perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any time you need a quick, satisfying meal.This eggless, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free gram flour omelette is packed with protein, loaded with flavorful veggies, and pairs beautifully with plant-based cheese.
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
For chickpea flour egg omelette
- ¼ cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional but highly recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon kala namak salt (black salt) or use regular sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅓ cup water
For cooking the omelette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
For omelette filling (optional)
- 5 small mushrooms chopped finely
- ½ cup spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chickpea egg ingredients. Whisk until smooth with no lumps, then let it rest while you prep the veggies.¼ cup chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon kala namak salt (black salt), ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder, ⅓ cup water
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Sauté mushrooms until soft (3-4 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper. Add spinach at the end and cook until wilted.5 small mushrooms, ½ cup spinach, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pinch of salt and black pepper
- Stir the cooked veggies into the chickpea batter gently.
- Heat the pan again with olive oil on medium heat. Pour in the batter, spread it out evenly, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip carefully and cook another 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Slide the omelette onto a plate, top with extra sautéed veggies, grated vegan cheese, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Whisk the chickpea flour batter until smooth for a light, fluffy omelette.
- Chop veggies finely so they mix easily into the batter.
- Cook over medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Use a good non-stick pan for easy flipping and serving.
- Let the omelette cook undisturbed until the edges are set before flipping to keep its shape.
- Use Kala Namak for an authentic egg-like flavor.
- See the post above for more ingredient substitutions, variations, and serving suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 661mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1419IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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