Chickpea Scramble

Name: Chickpea Scramble
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, low sodium (drained; save some chickpea water for cooking); 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast; 1 tsp Paprika (smoked or sweet); 1 tsp Turmeric, powder; 1/2 avocado(s) Avocado (diced); 2 cup Arugula (or leafy greens of choice); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

8 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:16:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories550.3 kcal (28%)

Total Fat16.8 g (24%)

Carbs78.7 g (30%)

Sugars16.2 g (18%)

Protein27.6 g (55%)

Sodium700.9 mg (35%)

Fiber26.6 g (95%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 x 15 ozChickpeas

can, canned, low sodium, drained, save some chickpea water for cooking

1 TbspNutritional yeast

1 tspPaprika

smoked or sweet

1 tspTurmeric

powder

0.5avocado

Avocado, diced

2 cupArugula

or leafy greens of choice

1 cupCherry Tomatoes

halved

Instructions

Step 1

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 2

As the pan is heating, mash chickpeas lightly with a fork. Don’t mash all of it, keep some chickpeas partly mashed for texture.

Step 3

Add mashed chickpeas, nutritional yeast, paprika, and turmeric to the pan, along with 1 tbsp of chickpea water. You may need to add more chickpea water to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until all spices are mixed with chickpeas. Transfer to a dish.

Step 5

Serve with avocado, arugula, and tomatoes, or any other veggie combo you’d like - make it your own!

Step 6

Notes:

Step 7

Quick Tip:

Step 8

Enjoy this chickpea scramble on its own, scoop with crackers or pita chips, or serve with a side of toast!