Chickpea scramble
Tofu scrambles get a lot of love in our house, but sometimes chickpeas need a chance to shine. Plus, chickpea scrambles are a great option when your cupboard is bare, and you only have a few essentials in the house. It's deliciously simple. And the chickpeas are substantive enough to keep you full until lunchtime.This recipe serves two generously. You can stretch it out to more people if you plan on having other sides.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or your preferred oil
- ⅓ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas drained and rinsed (1 ½ cups)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice divided
- ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
- ¼ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
- Pinch of turmeric for color
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons water or vegetable broth (Optional)
- 2 big handfuls of baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to a medium heat with oil. Add onions and garlic. Sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, until translucent and fragrant.
- Add chickpeas to the skillet. Continue cooking until warmed through. Use a fork to smash some of the chickpeas for texture and cohesion.
- Add ½ teaspoon lemon juice, nutritional yeast flakes, granulated onion, turmeric, salt, and pepper to chickpeas. Use a spatula to fully combine. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water or vegetable broth, if necessary, to keep the chickpeas from sticking & add moisture.
- Add spinach to skillet, combine with the chickpeas, and allow the spinach to wilt. With a warm skillet, this will just take a minute or two.
- Taste the scramble and add up to ½ teaspoon more of lemon juice, if necessary. Add more nutritional yeast flakes and salt, to taste.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3 or 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet (with a little oil if needed) or microwave until warm. If the chickpeas seem dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth. Refresh with a squeeze of lemon juice & pinch of salt.
Chickpea scramble inspired by Isa Does It.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg
