Vegetables (chopped or shredded, raw or cooked, whatever you can rustle up)
You’ll need some tap water, too. Salt is adjustable/optional, according to your preferences. If you would like to add herbs and spices, have at it. Oh, the delicious options that await!
Let’s make this, shall we?
Grab a Baking Dish
I used a 9-inch (22.5 cm) pie/tart pan, but you can use a similar sized square baking pan (e.g., 9-inch square), cast iron skillet, or casserole dish. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
(Quick) Soak and Drain the Cashews
Cashews add creaminess and fat to this frittata; no oil required! But they need to be soaked before blending into a batter, so do this first.
While the oven preheats, cover 1/3 cup (45 grams) of raw cashews with boiling water. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes until plump, and then drain.
Can I Use Something Other than Raw Cashews?
I have a hefty bag of raw cashews in my deep freezer. Most people do not, as my husband likes to remind me every time he has to sort through various bags of ingredients to get to the ice cream.
So, I have options! Here are several substitutions for the raw cashews:
Other nuts or seeds: An equal amount (45 g) raw pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, pepitas, or hemp hearts, soaked and drained.
Nut butter: 3 tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter (umm, no need to soak)
Roasted Nuts : An equal amount of roasted nuts (feel free to pick these out of trail mix, cans of mixed nuts, etc. :)), soaked and drained
Get ready to clear out your pantry, refrigerator and freezer! For this particular frittata, I used a combination of red bell pepper, asparagus, kale, onion, and Roma tomato, but the options are countless and you can use whatever you have available.
RAW VEGETABLES
No need to pre-cook, just chop, slice, shred or spiralize. For example, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (small cherry or grape tomatoes can be added whole), asparagus, broccoli, leafy green (think kale, mustard greens, spinach), zucchini, and more.
Harder vegetables (e.g., broccoli, thick asparagus) should be chopped relatively small, and carrots should be shredded or spiralized. I do not recommend raw potatoes, sweet potatoes or eggplant.
COOKED VEGETABLES
Give your leftovers new life! Roasted, steamed, boiled, almost anything goes! Small cubes of roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or spicy roasted chickpeas are great for giving the frittata extra heft.
FROZEN OR CANNED VEGETABLES
Defrost and drain, then measure and add. Corn with some dried basil and red bell pepper? Yes, please. Or perhaps some artichoke hearts, spinach and dill? I know you can dream up some amazing combinations.
Place the Vegetables in the Baking Dish
Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the vegetables. Artisty is not required, but do distribute evenly.
Blend the Batter
Measure or weigh 1 and 1/4 cups (150 grams) of chickpea flour. If using cups to measure, lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cups to avoid packing the flour.
Place the chickpea flour, 1 and 1/2 cups (375 mL) water and the drained cashews in a blender. If you are ok with salt, I recommend adding 1/2 teaspoon. You can add more or less according to your needs and preferences. Process on high speed until completely smooth.
Optional Turmeric for Egg Color
If you want the batter to have a brighter yellow color, add about 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric. It is completely optional!
Pour the Batter over the Vegetables
Pour the batter over the vegetables in the baking dish. Once poured, give the pan a few taps on the countertop so that the batter is evenly distributed between the vegetables.
Bake
Bake the frittata in the preheated oven for 42 to 45 minutes or until the surface begins to crack and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with only moist crumbs attached.
Note that the frittata will look dry when it first emerges from the oven. That’s as it should be. It will look moist and egg-y as it cools. If you like, you can brush the surface with a bit of water or spritz with cooking spray.
Let the frittata cool for at least 15 minutes. It can be served warm, cooled to room temperature, or chilled and eaten cold.
Cut. Eat. Enjoy. Repeat!
May this simple, flexible recipe bring you many delicious meals in the days, weeks and months ahead!
Happy Baking!
More Vegan & Grain-Free Chickpea Flour Egg Dishes:
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a 9-inch (22.5 cm) pie or tart pan with nonstick cooing spray.
Place the cashews in a small bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
While the cashews soak, gather and chop the vegetables you plan to use (see the notes for ideas). Spread in the prepared pan.
In a blender, process the chickpea flour, water, drained cashews, and optional salt & turmeric until completely blended and smooth. Pour over the vegetables in the pan (tap the pan on counter 1 or 2 times to distribute the batter).
Bake in the preheated oven for 42 to 45 minutes until the top is beginning to crack and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with only moist crumbs attached (the surface will look dry).
Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before servings (or cool completely, or chill).
Notes
Storage: Store the cooled frittata at room temperature for up to 1 hour. Loosely cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Calculation: 1.25 cups (150 grams) of chickpea flour + 1/2 cup (45 grams) equals 706 calories, or 88 calories per 1/8 of recipe. The nutrition will vary according to the vegetables used. I calculated the ingredients I used for this recipe, which are 2/3 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped asparagus, 1 cup packed kale leaves, 1/3 cup sliced tomato and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add Spices & Herbs: Add any number of spices and herbs (dried or fresh) to suit your tastes!
Vegetable Suggestions
RAW VEGETABLES: Chop, slice, shred or spiralize a wide range of vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, leafy green (think kale, mustard greens, spinach), zucchini, and more. Harder vegetables (e.g., broccoli, thick asparagus) should be chopped relatively small, and carrots should be shredded or spiralized. I do not recommend raw potatoes, sweet potatoes or eggplant.
COOKED VEGETABLES: Use just about any cooked (cooled) vegetables. Small cubes of roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or spicy roasted chickpeas can be added for extra heft.
FROZEN OR CANNED VEGETABLES: Defrost and drain, then measure and add. Consider canned or frozen corn, canned or frozen artichoke hearts, canned (well drained) diced tomatoes, frozen greens, frozen bell pepper medleys, frozen broccoli and more.
Cashew Alternatives:
Other Nuts or Seeds: An equal amount (45 g) raw pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, pepitas, or hemp hearts, soaked and drained.
Nut butter: 3 tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter (umm, no need to soak)
Roasted Nuts: An equal amount of roasted nuts (feel free to pick these out of trail mix, cans of mixed nuts, etc. :)), soaked and drained
This looks really good but a question before I make it: would I be able to prep it the night before and then just slide it in the oven and bake in the morning? I'm planning to make this for Christmas breakfast but I don't know how much time I'll have to cook in the morning so I'm trying to have everything prepped. I haven't cooked with chickpea flour much so I don't know if mixing everything the night before would be an issue. Any help would be appreciated!
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Penny
Thursday 9th of July 2020
Hi Camilla, I’m really looking forward to making this! Do you think store bought cashew milk could replace the cashew s and process for this recipe? 🙂
Camilla
Friday 10th of July 2020
Hi Penny! I hope you do give it a go, it is so simple and tasty :) I'm sorry , but cashew milk would not work as a sub for the cashews in this particular recipe (it needs the fat and fiber from the cashews). However, I do have another frittata recipe that does not use whole cashews (it is for minis, but you can reduce the temperature to 375 and bake as a large frittata). You can use any vegetables that you like in the recipe: Chickpea Flour Mini Frittatas
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This looks really good but a question before I make it: would I be able to prep it the night before and then just slide it in the oven and bake in the morning? I'm planning to make this for Christmas breakfast but I don't know how much time I'll have to cook in the morning so I'm trying to have everything prepped. I haven't cooked with chickpea flour much so I don't know if mixing everything the night before would be an issue. Any help would be appreciated!
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Thursday 9th of July 2020
Hi Camilla, I’m really looking forward to making this! Do you think store bought cashew milk could replace the cashew s and process for this recipe? 🙂
Camilla
Friday 10th of July 2020
Hi Penny! I hope you do give it a go, it is so simple and tasty :) I'm sorry , but cashew milk would not work as a sub for the cashews in this particular recipe (it needs the fat and fiber from the cashews). However, I do have another frittata recipe that does not use whole cashews (it is for minis, but you can reduce the temperature to 375 and bake as a large frittata). You can use any vegetables that you like in the recipe: Chickpea Flour Mini Frittatas