1-Ingredient Vegan Scramble (oil-free, GF, endless variations)

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1-Ingredient Vegan Scramble (oil-free, GF, endless variations)

This 1-ingredient vegan scramble is endlessly variable, inexpensive, and easy as can be to prepare. Made with humble chickpea flour (buy it, or grind your own), it is gluten-free and oil-free, too.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time3

Course: Essential Basics

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

1/2 cup 60 g chickpea flour
1/2 cup 118 mL warm water
Optional: black salt or regular salt
Optional: pinch of turmeric for extra yellow color

Instructions

For the batter:

In a medium bowl, whisk the chickpea flour to break up any lumps. Whisk in salt, turmeric or any other dry ingredients (see options below), if using.
Add the warm water and whisk until smooth. Use right away, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

For the scramble:

Pour the batter in a nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Let the batter sit for 60 to 90 seconds so that it just begins to set up.
Begin to move the batter with a silicone spatula. Let it sit for another 60 seconds.
Continue moving the batter as it sets up in the pan. It will seem sticky. You will likely think "this cannot be right!!!" It is right :).
As the scramble continues to set, separate it into scrambled pieces, as shown. The pieces should appear set, but still slightly damp.

Notes

Ideas for Add-Ins:

Chopped Fresh Herbs: e.g., parsley, basil, or rosemary. Add directly to the batter.
Dried Herbs: e.g., herbs de Provence, basil, Italian herb blend, or rosemary, Add directly to the batter.
Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, or paprika. Add directly to the batter.
Chopped Vegetables: Use cooked, leftover vegetables (warm in the pan before adding the scramble batter), or sauté chopped fresh vegetables before adding the batter. For example:
Nutritional Yeast: Adds cheese-y flavor and extra protein. Add directly to the batter.
Vegan Cheese: Such as Vegan Parmesan Cheese or shredded Cashew Cheddar Cheese

How to Make a Richer Scramble:

Replace Water with Milk: Replace the water with plain non-dairy milk.
Add Some Cashew Cream or Sunflower Cream: Replace 1 to 2 tablespoons of the water with cashew cream or sunflower seed cream.
Add Oil to Batter: If you eat oils, you can replace 1 to 2 tablespoons of the water or milk with your preferred oil. For example, olive oil, avocado oil, or melted plant-based butter.
Cook in Oil or Plant-Based Butter: Make the batter as directed but cook the eggs in oil or melted plant based butter.

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