No eggs in this breakfast scramble! A protein-packed Vegan Chickpea Scramble that’s soy-free, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and grain-free. It’s a savory and sustaining breakfast recipe that will fuel your day right!
Here it is! Fret no longer! All of your egg-free needs are now fulfilled, just like I promised! I’ve shown you how to make an omellete, bake, and now a scramble! It ain’t so hard being egg-free, huh? Now, I’m not into savory breakfasts, but I know a lot of you are. Plus I know a lot of you want a big dose of protein to last you through the morning.
When I whipped this up, I had it as a wonderful protein “main” to my dinner! This vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free scramble is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! When you have all that plant-based protein from the chickpeas and chickpea flour along with nutrient rich veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms, you’ve got a pretty nutritious meal! Don’t forget the ketchup 😉
Well, you could it this naked too. But ketchup is just a must in my opinion! Or avocado! That would rock! O wait, maybe some hot sauce too! The topping possibilities are endless! When I was a kid and still ate eggs, I remember topping my scrambles with maple syrup! The sweet savory thing, yea 😉
I’m pretty sure that was mostly my topping of choice when we went out to breakfast though. Big plates of eggs, bacon, pancakes, all topped with loads of maple syrup. However, the last time I ever got breakfast out was an omelet. This was about a month before I found out I had Celiac and I thought my problem was just dairy. Well many restaurants put pancakes batter in their omelets to make them extra fluffy…(I think I’ve told you this story before)…and yea. That day ended in horrible pain, suffering, and sickness. Breakfast is hard to do when you have allergies and a restricted diet. Restaurants just have not gotten on the allergy-friendly, cruelty-free bandwagon just yet. But I don’t mind, breakfast at home is the way to go!
Vegan Chickpea Scramble
- ¼ Cup Chickpeas (smashed with spoon)
- ¼ Cup Chickpea Flour
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Chopped Mushrooms
- ¼ Cup Chopped Bell Peppers
- ¼ Cup Chopped Sweet Onion
- 1 TB Fresh Chopped Parsley
- 1 TB Nutritional Yeast
- ¼ Tsp Turmeric
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
- Ketchup (optional)
- Heat a greased saute pan over medium heat and add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions. Saute for about 3 minutes until things begin to sweat.
- Mix together the smashed chickpeas, flour, water, spices, nutritional yeast, and parsley in a bowl.
- Pour this mixture into the sauteing veggies and cover the pan with a lid.
- Let cook for about 5-8 minutes to thicken up.
- Once things look like they are coming together, mash and "scramble" up the mixture with a spatula.
- Continue to cook uncovered for about 2-3 more minutes keeping the mixture scrambled.
- Turn off the heat and let sit for a minute or 2 before taking the spatula and removing the scramble.
- Top with ketchup or other topping of choice (avocado, salsa, hot sauce, more nutritional yeast, maple syrup!)
This was so good and so satisfying from all the protein! I dare you to switch up you favorite egg breakfast and swap it with this! Just give it a try and you’ll see just how delicious (AND cruelty-free) egg-free can be! Considering 1 egg contains about 6g of protein, but 1/4 cup of chickpea flour alone has 6g, you already blew the protein mark out of the park with this whole recipe! Woohoo!
So tell me:
+ If you’re an egg-eater, will you take my egg-free challenge and swap on egg breakfast out to try this dish?
+ What’s you favorite breakfast topping? Nowadays I love me some protein frosting 😉
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Love love love chickpeas. Can I come for lunch?
Haha, of course!
I am fascinated. I can only eat so many eggs so I am curious about trying this.
Well, eggs shouldn’t be eaten by people 🙂
Love this take on a scramble! I love making tofu scrambles(:
We are soy-free here!
I love chickpeas and can’t wait to try this out! Love your recipes and blog 🙂
Thank you so much!
I recently tried a chickpea crêpe at a restaurant and it got me wondering if I could somehow make a scramble out of chickpeas. You read my mind ;p YUM. Love the sound of this – especially the veggies in it, my favs =)
Thanks for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I have pinned your recipe to our board.
It’s just so good! Chickpea crepes sound fab!
Thank you!
Excellent allergy free recipe. I’ll have to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing at Real Food Friday! Hope to see you again tonight!
Mary@Back to the Basics! recently posted…My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
Thank you! I hope you do!
Looks great! I think my family would like that! I never would have thought to do something like this though! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays…pinning!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…DIY Christmas Tree Topiary
Give it a try then! Thanks Michelle 🙂
I love the flavor of chickpea flour. I am wheat free and can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks so much for bringing this to Weekend Bites.
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Thanks Diane!
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Thanks.
Looks delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
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Thanks!
Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Thanks!
These look really good! Something I have never tried before, definitely going to have to make these soon! Thanks for sharing.
AJ @ NutriFitMama recently posted…Call the Cops and Vegan Peppermint Mocha Bark
Thanks friend! It is totally a fun recipe to try out!
I never knew that some restaurants put pancake batter in their omelettes. Interesting.
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They do! I’ve sadly heard so many celiac stories of it happening as well as having it happen to me. It is very frustrating.
Ooh, I always make scramble with tofu – this looks great! Thanks for joining in with #recipeoftheweek
Thanks Emily!
Hi Rebecca,
Having food allergies is the pits when you try to eat out. You never know what they put in things and I not longer eat out at any restaurants, but I love your recipe. Sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & Twitted.
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It can be very scary!
Thank you Marla!
This is totally strange… and I cannot WAIT to try it!!! Brilliant, my friend.
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Hahaha, the stranger the better!
Thanks! XOXO
That looks so yummy <3
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elmundooo recently posted…WHITE PEARL
Thank you! Haha 😉
I love chickpeas! This looks really interesting!
Chickpeas are the best!
Haha remember when you tried to teach me to eat legumes? I think I can handle chickpeas now!
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Greek Yogurt Chocolate Brownies
That’s great! You seem like someone who would gave A LOT of fun with chickpea flour!
very unique! i have to try this! yum!
Athletic Avocado recently posted…Al Fresco Chicken Sausage Review + Recipe!
You totally should! 🙂
What a creative and delicious alternative to eggs for a light, nutritious meal!
Thanks Jennifer!
Uh, YUM! This looks fabulous! I’ve been wanting to buy some chickpea flour to make falafel. I could make this with it too! 🙂
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl recently posted…Vegan Single Serve Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake
Thank you! Yes! You can make everything with chickpea flour! Do it!
Alex makes something similar to this and it’s really good. I’d like a little sriracha on mine please. 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity recently posted…Vegan Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Hell yea! Make it spicy 😉 I have a confession to make though….I’ve never had sriracha! :O I’m crazy I know!
Definitely creative! looks good for breakfast or lunch thanks for sharing
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…The day I did all the Pinterest workouts I pinned
Right! I had mine for dinner 😛
amazing scrambled patty! it looks delicious <3
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel recently posted…Vanilla Chai Oatmeal
Haha, I did keep it as a patty instead or really “scrambling” it 😉
These look so tasty! I just recently discovered chick peas so I’ll definitely have to try this!!
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite recently posted…30 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
Chickpeas are the greatest legume! Haha 😉
Genius! I personally love eggs, but definitely pinning this for vegan friends and visitors 🙂
Dietitian Jess recently posted…Compound Exercises Quick Workout
I dare you to try this then! I bet you’ll love it too 😉
Note to self: make this for my dad over the break.
He’s trying sort of to go vegan, and he used to love scrambled eggs and omelets and stuff. I’ll have to check out your omelet recipe too!
Natalie recently posted…Caramel Hot Chocolate the Fruity Way
Do it! Just whip it up one morning and don’t tell him what it is 😉
I love this recipe! I had never thought of doing a chickpea scramble but it looks like a delicious alternative! I am a savory breakfast girl but if I had to go sweet I would go for dried fruits and coconut butter toppings.. 🙂
Elsie @ Sharing Healthiness recently posted…This is how I will ENJOY eating SUGAR during the holidays
It is a fun unique alternative!
Coconut butter on EVERYTHING! Not just sweet 😉
Wow! I would never have thought of using chickpeas to make a type of scrambled egg! Great idea…I bet it really keeps you going until lunch too. No naughty snacking required!!!
Vicki Montague recently posted…Spiced Vegetable Millet & Buckwheat Pilauf
It sure is a sustaining breakfast!
This looks good! I made chickpea “chicken” nuggets for my kids once and they liked them the texture is hard to get use to though…but super healthy!
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They sound awesome! I would love to see that recipe!
chickpea flour does wonders! i gotta try this!
It is such a cool ingredient! From pancakes, to veggie burgers, and now scrambles!
I would totally eat this and actually love chickpeas but like other peas/beans they tend to be rough on my digestion 🙁 that being said I haven’t tried them in a while and I’m sure my gut has done some healing since then. Looks really delicious 🙂 Also, I did an online vinyasa yoga class in my basement this morning during the time I normally run! It kicked my butt, and I thought of you 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…Bring On the Comfort Food (Paleo-Style!)
Actually, chickpea flour can be a little rough on my tummy, so I might skip it. Chickpeas are always fine for me, but the flour can push me over the edge, so I have to watch it. However, any beans sprouted (as you know) are really good on the tummy! If you do try them again, start with sprouted lentils! They are so gentle!
Haha, yay! I’m so happy you thought of me 😉 Now keep it up! What class did you do?! XOXO
This looks really tasty! I am certainly thinking avocado would be the perfect topping here. 🙂
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment recently posted…WIAW #18: Paleoish
Yess! Next time…avocado is going all over this 😉
i’ve never used chickpea flour before! i do love eggs – not sure if i could give them up 🙂
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You’ll love it! Really, it’s a fun totally different option!