Chickpea Scramble comes together in no time and is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and soy-free! Toss it together with your favorite veggies and you have a filling plant-based breakfast.
It's no secret that I love tofu scramble but sometimes I like to limit my soy intake. That's where chickpea scramble comes into play! It's easy, healthy, and filling – the perfect breakfast? It's definitely one of my new favorites.
Are you interested in more breakfast recipes? Be sure to let me know what you think and if you want to see more morning meals!
So what is chickpea scramble?
Chickpea scramble comes together with just chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
I prefer my scramble with vegetables mixed in, just to amp it up a bit. A few of my favorite add-ins are sweet potato, mushrooms, bell pepper, and jalapeño. But throw in your faves or what you have on hand!
Perfect for breakfast!
If you're looking for a super simple savory breakfast, this is the meal for you!
- High in protein, iron, and fiber
- Ready in just minutes
- Vegan and allergy-friendly
Quick and easy chickpea scramble
Ready to make it? Start by stirring the chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, and spices together in a bowl then set aside. Heat a tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Pour the chickpea flour dough into the pan and let cook for about three minutes, until the edges start to firm up a bit. Scramble the mixture and let sit again. Once the chickpea flour scramble comes together, break apart, and serve warm! I paired mine with veggies but it would be great on its own or served on toast!
I hope you enjoy this chickpea breakfast scramble as much as we do! If you try this recipe, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.
Chickpea Scramble
Ingredients
Chickpea Flour Dough
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: Sweet potato, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño
Instructions
- Stir all of the chickpea flour dough ingredients together in a bowl then set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour the chickpea flour dough into the pan and let cook for about three minutes, until the edges start to firm up a bit.
- Scramble the mixture and let sit again. Once the chickpea flour scramble comes together, break apart, mix in vegetables to warm, and serve.
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Erin
This was so good! As a non-egg eating vegetarian with a soy intolerance, I can never find savory breakfast ideas! Tried this today and can’t wait to make it again! I didn’t have nutritional yeast, stirred in just a touch of better than bouillon veggie base abs it was delicious!
Jenna Urben
Hi Erin, I am so happy to hear that 🙂 Thanks for the tip about better than bouillon veggie base!!
Nadia
Is there a substitute for Nutritional Yeast?
Nadia
Also do you know nutritional info...calories? Thanks.
Kira
This is seriously the best thing I have stumbled upon in a while. I’m not a vegan I just like other options to add into my diet and let me tell you I can’t believe what I just tasted! Thank you for posting!!!!!!!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I'm thrilled to hear that, Kira 🙂 Thanks so much!
Anna
This is a fantastic idea Jenna!
Can't wait to meet you next week at SLC.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂 Can't wait, see ya soon!
Alisa Fleming
I've never been a big egg fan, so I need to try this. I love tofu scramble, but imagine this is a little heartier, no?
Jenna | The Urben Life
This is a bit heartier than tofu scramble, but I love them both too 🙂
Katy Malkin
What a beautiful colour! Love tofu scramble I'll have to try it this way too.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much 🙂 Enjoy!!
Deborah
Easy to do. I've made fritters using some similar ingredients including the chickpea flour. A keeper and good idea!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Mmm, I need to give chickpea flour fritters a try!
Lydia
It is perfect! I have been looking for different vegan recipies lately as I am transitioning and this one looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You're very welcome, Lydia!! So happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!!
Briana
This looks so good with all of the veggies!
Briana
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Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Briana! I appreciate it 🙂
Rachelle Willgren
Oh wow! This is absolutely brilliant! I am pretty limited as to what I can eat right now, but man, I'm going to have to try this. I LOVE chick peas!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂 I'm so so happy to hear that! I hope you love it. I love chickpeas too!!
Vicky
I am loving this healthy filling breakfast. I think I would even serve it as a weekend brunch option. This time of year especially, people are looking to be healthier so I'd like to give them an option so they don't have to completely blow their diet.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Oh, yes 🙂 This would be awesome for a weekend brunch
Lia
I’m not vegan, but this dish looks delicious. All of my favorites on one plate!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
Chelsea
This looks so good! I've made an omelet before with chickpea flour but never thought about using it to make a scramble. Pinning this so I don't forget to try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Chelsea 🙂 I'm excited to make a chickpea omelet next!
Leslie
This is fascinating. I never considered using chickpeas in this manner. I love the spices you used.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Ah yes, a few of my faves!
Leigh Suznovich
Oh I've never seen anything like this! It looks amazing and a perfect vegan version of scrambled eggs.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much 🙂
Amber
Sounds so good and healthy and filling! Great way to start the morning.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Amber 🙂
Jules Shepard
Can NOT wait to give this a try! Everything on this plate looks amazing - thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, so happy to hear that 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Kelly
I love making chickpea scrambles. It's easy and also super healthy!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely 🙂
Noelle
Love this idea! Thank you
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 😀 You're welcome!
C.Allen
As a vegetarian, I am always looking for new recipes to try. Especially ones that are high in protein. I can’t wait to attempt this recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thrilled to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!
Jen
I have never had a chickpea scramble! We happen to love them and I bet my husband would devour this better-for-you dish. I'm excited to give it a try sometime and surprise him.
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope y'all give it a try and enjoy it 🙂
Nicole Dawson
Love this idea Jenna! We do a lot of tofu scramble but this is perfect for those with a soy allergy .
Jenna | The Urben Life
So happy to hear that, thank you!
Zaneta The Work At Home Mama
This was very informative. My daughter's skin doesn't appreciate too much dairy, so I'll have to try this.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks! I hope she loves it 🙂