Vegan Classic Vegetable Frittata

Elevate your plant-based brunches with this Vegan Classic Vegetable Frittata—a wholesome, protein-packed twist on the traditional favorite. Made with chickpea flour as the star ingredient, this egg-free frittata boasts a savory flavor enhanced by nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt (kala namak) for that signature "eggy" taste. Packed with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, this frittata is not only visually stunning but also bursting with freshness. It's oven-baked to a golden perfection, making it a healthy and satisfying option for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. Best of all, it’s naturally gluten-free, quick to prepare, and customizable with your favorite seasonal produce. Serve it warm for a comforting, nutrient-rich meal that's perfect for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, turmeric, black salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the almond milk until you have a smooth batter. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the red bell pepper and zucchini, sautéing for another 5 minutes until softened.

Step 7

Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the spinach until it wilts, then turn off the heat.

Step 9

Pour the chickpea flour batter evenly over the vegetables in the skillet.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped basil over the top.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the frittata is firm in the center and golden on top.

Step 12

Allow the frittata to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1105.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	996.8

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1736.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 825.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3129.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 45.8%