Unbelievable Vegan Chickpea Flour Omelette

This egg free vegan omelette is made with chickpea flour! It’s a vegan breakfast recipe that is fat free, cholesterol free, and gluten free. This faux omelette is fluffy, and the texture perfectly replicates eggs! Thanks to a little Black Salt (Kala Namak) and some seasonings this vegan chickpea omelette will win over omnivores!

Is Chickpea Flour Healthy?

Chickpea flour is a great addition to a healthy plant based diet! It contains a ton of fiber and micronutrients. It also contains quite a bit more protein than a traditional whole wheat flour.

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Is a Chickpea Omelette Healthier than an Egg Omelette?

Thanks to special interest groups funding egg studies that explore the effects of eggs on our diets, there is a plethora of conflicting information about the health benefits of eggs.

I took my information from the World Health Organization’s article, where they talk about Recommendations for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.

In this article they state,

” Cholesterol in the blood and tissues is derived from two sources: diet and endogenous synthesis. Dairy fat and meat are major dietary sources. Egg yolk is particularly rich in cholesterol but unlike dairy products and meat does not provide saturated fatty acids.”

So, it sounds like eggs might be a better option for health than their meaty counterparts, however the article continues to state,

” There is no requirement for dietary cholesterol and it is advisable to keep the intake as low as possible (2). If intake of dairy fat and meat are controlled, there is no need to severely restrict egg yolk intake, although some limitation remains prudent. “

I take this to mean that since there are no requirements to ingest cholesterol, it’s best to stay away from it entirely.

Are Egg Whites Better Than Egg Yolk

From a health standpoint only, I would say the answer to that question is yes. Egg whites do not contain the amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol found in the egg yolk.

Why Vegan’s Don’t Eat Eggs

My issue with eating eggs comes from an ethical point of view.

Today, most people source their eggs from the supermarket. These eggs come from an industry where baby male chicks are seen as a waste product. They are destroyed once they hatch. It’s not pretty.

In addition to how the male baby chicks are treated, the female chicks are then subjected to confined living spaces (even the free range ones). They are genetically modified to produce way more eggs than what is natural and they end up living a significantly shorter life.

It is not an industry I want to support.

You can watch my video on why vegans don’t eat eggs for more information.

Ingredients for an Egg Free Omelette

To create this healthy, cholesterol free omelette you will need:

• Chickpea Flour. I used Bob’s Red Mill
• Black Salt/Kala Namak. Find it here.
• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Onion Powder
• Water
• Baking Soda
• Nutritional Yeast. Find it here.
• Sauteed veggies of your choice. I used mushrooms, red pepper, zucchini and onion.
• Veggie Ham **optional
• Cashew Cream or Vegan Cheese **optional

Where Do You Find Chickpea Flour?

I purchased my chickpea flour in store. I bought the Bob’s Red Mill Brand. You can purchase this online if you don’t live near a well stocked grocery store.

More Vegan Breakfast Ideas

1. Vegan Eggs Benedict-A Hollandaise Sauce to Blow Your Mind
2. Basic Vegan Tofu Scramble
3. Easy Basic Vegan Bread Machine Recipe
4. Vegan Banana Nut Muffins
5. Fluffy Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes Without Banana
6. Easy Vegan Breakfast Ideas

What to Add to a Chickpea Omelette

In the list of ingredients I just gave you there is some room for creativity.

I went ahead and used sauteed mushrooms, red pepper, onion and zucchini. Some other veggies that would be delicious are:

• asparagus
• spinach
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• fresh tomatoes
• fresh green beans

I want you to experiment and add in whatever veggies you have on hand!

You will also see that I included some cashew cream, vegan cheese and vegan ham in my omelette.

These ingredients are completely optional, but they do offer a more authentic omelette experience!

Click here for a quick, easy, whole foods vegan cashew sour cream recipe.

Topping Suggestions for a Chickpea Omelette

Some more suggestions for flavors and sauces to go with your vegan egg omelette:

• Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
• Decadent Vegan Cheese Sauce
• Cashew Sour Cream
• Salsa

How to Cook A Chickpea Flour Omelette

This chickpea omelette is very easy to work with.

1. In a medium bowl mix together the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, black salt, baking soda and all the other spices.
2. Pour in the water and whisk until the chickpea batter is smooth.
3. Allow the mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes before pouring into the pan.
4. Be sure to saute the veggies you will be using before hand. The chickpea batter doesn’t take long to cook and its always nice when the veggies are tender.

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