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Dairy-Free Argentine Chickpea and Vegetable Scramble recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Argentine Chickpea and Vegetable Scramble

A protein-packed and flavorful dairy-free scramble featuring chickpeas, vegetables, and Argentine-inspired spices. A healthy and satisfying breakfast that's perfect for any day of the week.

25m2 servings
DAIRY-free
350 cal|15g protein|45g carbs|12g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the 1 can of chickpeas.
  2. 2Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 25.4 cm skillet over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 1/2 medium onion, cut into 0.635 cm pieces, and the 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 0.635 cm pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  3. 3Add the drained and rinsed 1 can of chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spices are fragrant and the chickpeas are heated through.
  4. 4Add the 2 cups of spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring gently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
  5. 5Stir in the 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring to combine.
  6. 6Season the scramble with salt and black pepper to your taste. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Cheese → Nutritional Yeast

Provides a cheesy flavor and some thickness without dairy.

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