Description
These Vegan Chickpea Pancakes are a savory, protein-rich alternative to traditional pancakes, made with chickpea flour and a blend of fresh vegetables. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are naturally gluten-free and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 2 handfuls of greens (e.g., spinach or kale), chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Neutral oil, for frying
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add almond milk, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add red bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add grated zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Finally, add the chopped greens and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Fold the sautéed vegetables into the rested batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with neutral oil. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
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Notes
- For a sweeter version, omit the savory vegetables and spices, and add vanilla extract and additional maple syrup to the batter.
- These pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 4 weeks. Reheat on the stove, in the microwave, or in a toaster.
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Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 72 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
