Description
A delicious and nutritious high-protein breakfast scramble featuring crispy mashed chickpeas combined with wilted spinach and creamy avocado. This plant-based dish mimics the texture and flavor profile of scrambled eggs using spices and kala namak salt for an eggy taste, making it a perfect vegan, gluten-free start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ – 398ml can no salt added chickpeas or ¾ cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- ½ avocado (sliced)
Seasonings & Extras
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (preferably kala namak for eggy flavor)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable broth or unsweetened plant milk
- ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet & Mash Chickpeas: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet.
- Mash Chickpeas for Scramble Texture: Use a fork to mash the chickpeas directly in the skillet. Aim for a rustic scramble texture that is partly mashed with some chunky pieces remaining, avoiding a smooth paste.
- Season & Achieve Crispy Edges: Sprinkle ground cumin, ground turmeric, and salt (preferably kala namak) over the mashed chickpeas. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown crispy edges form and a fragrant aroma develops.
- Wilt Spinach with Creamy Base: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir to mix. Pour in 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth or unsweetened plant milk combined with ½ teaspoon of nutritional yeast. Cover the skillet with a lid for about 1 minute to let the spinach wilt and create a creamy texture.
- Serve & Garnish: Remove the lid and serve the scramble hot topped with fresh sliced avocado. Optionally add a dash of hot sauce and toast on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using kala namak salt is key for adding an egg-like flavor to this vegan scramble.
- Be careful not to over-mash chickpeas; a rustic, chunky texture works best.
- Vegetable broth or plant milk with nutritional yeast creates a creamy, savory finish.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Toast pairs well to make the dish more filling.
- Customize with your favorite hot sauce or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: chickpea scramble, vegan breakfast, high protein breakfast, plant-based scramble, gluten free breakfast, kala namak, crispy chickpeas
