Chickpea Omelette - Vegan Omelette Recipe
This Vegan Chickpea Omelette is a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional eggs, made from chickpea flour and packed with sautéed vegetables. Perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or brunch, it offers a wholesome, protein-rich meal with a fluffy texture and a hint of savory flavor enhanced by nutritional yeast and black salt.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Batter
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt (for a more egg-like flavor)
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup vegetables of choice (e.g., diced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach)
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and black salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Add water and create batter: Pour in half of the water and stir well until a smooth paste forms. Add the remaining water and stir again to achieve a consistent, lump-free batter. Set aside while preparing vegetables.
- Prepare vegetables: Dice your chosen vegetables to roughly 1/4 cup to add texture and flavor to the omelette.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add vegetables and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they soften and release their flavors.
- Combine vegetables with batter: Remove the vegetables from the pan and mix them gently into the chickpea batter. Stir to combine evenly.
- Cook the omelette batter: Increase heat to medium. Pour the batter mixture into the skillet like a large pancake. Cook for about 5 minutes until the top surface is no longer wet. Covering with a lid for a minute or two helps cook it evenly.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully loosen the edges with a spatula and flip the omelette. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on the other side until it is firm and no longer soft in the center.
- Add cheese and fold: Place cheese on one half of the omelette and fold it over, creating a pocket with the cheese inside. Optionally add a handful of baby spinach or other sautéed veggies inside before folding for extra flavor and nutrition.
Notes
- Black salt (kala namak) gives the omelette an authentic egg-like flavor due to its sulfur content.
- Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent sticking.
- You can customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability or preference.
- This recipe is highly versatile: add herbs or spices like turmeric or black pepper for added flavor.
- Optional nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, savory note and boosts B-vitamin content.
