Including veggies in my breakfast is something I like to do several times a week and these chickpea & veggie omelette cups make it super easy. These are so delicious I actually prefer them over the traditional egg version.
Why should I eat chickpea flour?
Also known as besan or gram flour, chickpea flour is naturally gluten free, contains 20 grams of plant protein and 10 grams of fiber per cup! In addition, this flour contains iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and antioxidants.
What a great way to start the day filling your body with fuel rather than foods that will weigh you down and make you feel sluggish.
In this recipe I use fresh spinach, red bell pepper, baby bella mushrooms, white onion and fresh cilantro, but you can use whatever veggie combo you prefer. The amount of veggies should measure 1 1/3 cups. Nutritional yeast is also added to enhance the taste with its cheesy/nutty flavor.
Chickpea & veggie omelette cups
Packed with flavor and nutrition, these omelet cups are a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1/3 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 375.
- Step 2 In a high speed blender add water, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Blend until a smooth batter is formed, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
- Step 3 Add chopped veggies and cilantro to batter and stir to combine.
- Step 4 Pour mixture evenly into a 6-count muffin tin. Note: If using a silicone or nonstick pan they should come out easily, if not, coat pan with nonstick spray before pouring in mixture.
- Step 5 Bake for 40 minutes.
- Step 6 Remove from muffin tins, serve and enjoy!