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Savory Chickpea Flour Veggie Frittata - A Hearty, Egg-Free Brunch Favorite

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Chickpea flour (also called gram flour or besan)
  • Water or unsweetened plant milk (such as almond, soy, or oat)
  • Olive oil or avocado oil
  • Yellow onion
  • Garlic
  • Bell pepper (any color)
  • Zucchini or yellow squash
  • Baby spinach or kale
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional, for the top)
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
  • Baking powder
  • Turmeric (optional, for color)
  • Smoked paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy note)
  • Lemon (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best). Chop the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Mince the garlic. Roughly chop the greens.
  • Make the chickpea batter: In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour, 1 3/4 cups water or plant milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric. If using, add 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast. Whisk until smooth. Let it rest 5–10 minutes to hydrate.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Warm 1–2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper with a pinch of salt for 4–5 minutes, until softened. Add zucchini and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Fold in the greens until just wilted.
  • Season and scatter herbs: Taste the veggies and adjust with a little more salt and pepper. Stir in a handful of chopped parsley, dill, or chives for freshness.
  • Combine in the skillet: Spread the sautéed veggies in an even layer. Give the batter a quick whisk and pour it over the vegetables. Use a spatula to nudge the mixture so batter seeps into all the gaps.
  • Add toppings: Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top, cut side up, and drizzle with a touch of oil for shine. Add a light pinch of salt.
  • Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 18–24 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are golden. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  • Optional stovetop finish: For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes or return to the stovetop for a minute over medium heat to crisp the bottom. Watch closely.
  • Rest, slice, and serve: Let the frittata rest 10 minutes to firm up. Slice into wedges. Finish with a squeeze of lemon, more fresh herbs, and cracked pepper.