Gluten-free vegan omelette which can eat to your heart’s content with this super easy recipe. I’ve been meaning to write out this recipe for ages now because it’s such a staple in my kitchen, it’s vegan, it’s budget friendly and it’s super quick to whip up. I find it very comforting to eat and I count it as free on Slimming World… I have no idea if it is or not but it’s an egg substitute that’s high in protein and fat-free, made of chickpeas (which are free) and it’s not a flour as it’s grain-free. When I seriously follow Slimming World I eat this several times a week and lose weight, and I’m happy to eat it as free when it has fewer calories than animal eggs.
You can buy egg replacers and omelette mixes in health food shops but I find them a bit over-priced for what’s essentially just gram flour and seasonings. If you like, make the dry mix up in advance then just add a few tablespoons to some sauteed veggies whenever the mood for omelette takes you! Although not typically a paleo ingredient, the Paleo Veganista says:
The chickpea is, however, considered a vegan staple–and chickpea flour is nutrient-dense and low in carbohydrates compared to wheat, rice, corn, and other grain flours
The dry mixture for the gluten-free vegan omelette can be as unique as you are. If you love oregano then put some dried oregano into the mix. If you’re not keen on onion and garlic powder, or don’t eat those for religious reasons (or you’ve run out!) then leave them out or substitute for asafoetida. I tend to put in all three because I like my vegan eggs really flavourful.
Salt
You can leave out the salt completely but the eggy flavour comes from kala namak (black salt). Perhaps add a little stock powder or pink salt too, depending on your tastes.
Spanish Gluten-Free Vegan Omelette
You can turn this into a Spanish gluten-free vegan omelette by par-boiling some peeled and roughly diced potatoes. Let them dry out in a colander then saute with sliced Spanish onions and slices of garlic in lots of good quality olive oil. Only when the mixture is going golden and the potatoes are fully cooked should you add the egg-free dry mixture
Gluten-free vegan omelette
Super easy and inexpensive gluten-free vegan omelette which ticks so many boxes and takes just minutes to make
Ingredients
- chickpea flour (gram/besan)
- onion and garlic powder (optional)
- asafoetida (optional)
- stock powder (optional)
- black salt
- turmeric
- ground black pepper
- water
Directions
- Step 1 Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store until needed. Use your own judgement to gauge the quantities, add as little or as much of anything as you like
- Step 2 When you’re ready to cook, you can saute some veggies such as courgette (zucchini), mushrooms, peppers, kale, anything you like.
- Step 3 Use a non-stick pan and a wooden spatula. Add a few tablespoons of your powdered mixture and mix well. Don’t worry about lumps.
- Step 4 Get a mug of cold water beside you and add a little at a time, stirring well. It will go from being a powder to a thick dough, then as you add more water, it will turn into a something resembling a thick paste
- Step 5 Stop and spread the mixture over the base of the pan and cook for a few minutes, being careful not to burn
- Step 6 Put the pan under a grill (broiler) for a few minutes until the top turns golden. Leave to set for a few minutes then you can slice and serve
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