Description
A comforting, quick, and nutritious chickpea scramble packed with plant-based protein and vibrant spices, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (kala namak for eggy flavor)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chickpeas, mashing chickpeas with a fork as they warm.
- Sprinkle with spices and salt, then add baby spinach and stir through.
- Add a splash of water and cover the skillet with a lid so the spinach can wilt for a minute.
- Remove the lid and serve. Enjoy with sliced avocado, hot sauce, and toast.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash a few more chickpeas while cooking. Add nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg