The Best Chickpea Scramble

This 20-minute one-pot recipe is FULL of nutrients and wonderful flavors!

I tried this recipe just to switch up my normal breakfast routine, and I was incredibly surprised at how amazing it was! This will be in my breakfast rotation for years. It’s absolutely packed with flavor and protein – it boosts my morning energy perfectly and keeps me full until lunch time. Plus, it’s a one-pot recipe that only takes about 20 minutes. I can easily make this before work or meal prep it for the whole week!

Ingredients:

• 1 can of reduced sodium chickpeas
• 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• optional veggies: tomatoes, spinach, etc.

Method:

• Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Mash about half of them.
• Minced the onion and prep any veggies you’re going to add to the scramble.
• Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add all of the spices and cook for another minute.
• Add the chickpeas, broth, and optional veggies. Bring the mixture up to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the chickpeas are creamy and the liquid has evaporated.

• Enjoy & share!

Chickpea Scramble

This chickpea scramble is so flavorful and packed with protein!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 4

Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 15 oz reduced sodium chickpeas (one can)
• 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• tomatoes, spinach, etc.

Instructions

 

• Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Mash about half of them.
• Minced the onion and prep any veggies you're going to add to the scramble.
• Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add all of the spices and cook for another minute.
• Add the chickpeas, broth, and optional veggies. Bring the mixture up to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the chickpeas are creamy and the liquid has evaporated.
• Enjoy & share!

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 158mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg

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