If you think chickpeas can only be used for vegetable curry and hummus, think again. Modest legumes have numerous uses, from doubling as gluten-free flour to providing a reliable plant-based alternative to eggs. It’s not just the texture that matters. Chickpeas are high in protein, so omelets made from chickpeas often compete with original eggs. In fact, studies suggest that chickpeas may actually have higher protein quality than other plants, as chickpeas contain almost all essential amino acids.
Not only is it rich in vitamins A, E and C (strong immune system, healthy skin, all antioxidants needed for brain health), but it is also rich in folic acid, magnesium, manganese, potassium and iron. I am.
Their fiber and protein content makes them ideal breakfast foods as these two nutrients slow digestion.
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70 g (1/2 cup) chickpeas (grams) flour
125 ml of water (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
A small pinch of ground turmeric (for color)
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (baking soda)
1 finely chopped shallot
1/4 red (green pepper), finely chopped
Olive oil for fried food
For stuffing
A handful of rockets or spinach babies
1 avocado, slice
1 chopped green onion
1 tbsp pomegranate seeds, options
For mango salsa
1 finely chopped tomato
Mango 1/2, finely chopped meat
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
Salt and pepper, taste
1/2 red pepper, chopped
Light rain of olive oil
Method
Start with Put all omelet ingredients in a bowl except shallot and pepper..
Mix everything well Then set aside for 10 minutes.
in the meantime, Make salsa.. Add all ingredients to the bowl, mix well and set aside.
In a hot frying pan Add a little olive oil and fry the shallot and pepper. About 5 minutes.
Next, Add the omelet mixture to the pan Spread evenly over the entire base, just like a traditional omelet.
Fry for 5 minutes Then turn it over and cook the other side.
Take out the serving plate and transfer the omelet to it. Add a handful of rockets, a spoon or two of mango salsa, sliced avocado, leeks, and pomegranate seeds on one side.When using.
You can choose to eat the omelet flat or fold one side to make it look like a half moon. Eat right away.
Bettina Campolucci Bordi (Hardie Grant, £ 15) provides Happy Vegan Food recipes.
Photo: © Nassima Rothacker.
