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Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Healthy, easy Vegan Chickpea Scramble! Perfect for breakfast!

This chickpea scramble breakfast bowl is my vegan answer to scrambled eggs. I can’t take credit for the idea of “scrambling” chickpeas, but this is my version that I’ve come to love. Chickpeas are such a interesting ingredient…. the water in which the chickpeas sit in their can – known as aquafaba – has amazing, egg-like properties, and can be used for baking or even to make meringues. In this recipe, the aquafaba lends the chickpeas their scrambled egg-like texture.

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl

Move over scrambled eggs... this healthy, vegan chickpea scramble is incredibly easy to make and is crazy delicious! RECIPE UPDATED October 2018.
4.82 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Bowls

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Scramble

  • 1 15 oz Can of Chickpeas
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 White Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Breakfast Bowl

  • Mixed Greens
  • Handful of Parsley minced
  • Handful of Cilantro minced
  • Avocado

Instructions
 

Chickpea Scramble

  • In a bowl, pour out chickpeas AND a little bit of the water they're in. Mash chickpeas slightly with a fork, leaving some whole. Mix in turmeric, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.  
  • Then, mince garlic and dice onion. Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. First, sauté the onions until they are soft. Then add the garlic and continue sautéing until garlic is fragrant - about a minute or so. Be careful not to let garlic brown!
  • When onions and garlic are done, add in mashed chickpeas and sauté for about five minutes.  

Breakfast Bowls

  • Assemble the breakfast bowls. Add in some mixed greens at the bottom of the bowls, topped with the chickpea scramble. Top with minced cilantro and parsley. Serve with avocado slices.  
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This bowl would also be delicious topped with coconut bacon! Also please note that this recipe is very turmeric-forward. If turmeric's not your thing, feel free to use less or omit altogether.

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

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P.S.

If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)

83 Comments

  • Reply
    Katrina
    March 8, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Loving the simplicity of this! Really, it’s great any time of day! Yum!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks Katrina!! :D

      • Reply
        Maya
        July 16, 2019 at 12:29 am

        What is the sodium content of this recipe? I love this recipe and want to make it for a friend, but she is on a low-sodium diet.

        • Reply
          Sarah
          July 16, 2019 at 4:31 pm

          Hi Maya! I’m not sure how to calculate the sodium content of something… I know for sure that this recipe contains 1/2 tsp of salt and whatever salt is in the chickpea brine. To make this low-sodium, omit the salt and use low-sodium chickpeas :) Hope this helps!

      • Reply
        Bea
        July 25, 2021 at 9:56 am

        5 stars
        Love this recipe. It is so easy and delicious! It’s my go to scramble

        • Reply
          Sarah
          July 26, 2021 at 8:52 am

          I’m so glad you like it, Bea! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review :)

  • Reply
    dixya | food, pleasure, and health
    March 8, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    i havent lived with my parents for more than 10 years…but at the same time, i think now that i am an adult, i definitely will be more tolerant and compromising (so unlike my younger years)…hopefully you will keep us posted with your adventure.

    i have heard so much about chickpea liquid to use as a base..but havent used it yet in my cooking/baking.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      I think I’ve gained some wisdom as I’ve gotten older, I hope! :) And you’ve got to try aquafaba, it’s amazing!! There’s a whole website dedicated to all of the uses: aquafaba.com.

  • Reply
    Emilie @ Emilie Eats
    March 8, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    My mom loves when I visit home so I can cook everything. :)
    This recipe looks SO good. I never thought go scrambling the chickpeas with the aquafaba! I’ve of course eaten tofu scrambles and used chickpea flour to make pancakes, but this is genius. I’ve been such a fan of savory breakfasts lately!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      I bet she does!! I would love it if you cooked for me too haha!! ;) And thanks girl!

  • Reply
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
    March 8, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Haha yes! My family LOVES when I cook! The only one culinarily inclined ;) And always introducing them to new things!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      You’re lucky your family is open to new things!! My family isn’t really like that, but I’m hoping I can turn them around ;)

  • Reply
    Bethany @ athletic avocado
    March 8, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Who knew chickpeas could replace eggs for breakfast? This breakfast bowl is AWESOME! And its also awesome that you are pursuing your degree in nutrition! You ROCK!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Aww thank you so much for your support Bethany!! :D

  • Reply
    Maya | Spice + Sprout
    March 8, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Mmm! This looks so yummy. I actually haven’t heard of scrambled chickpeas (whatttt) so this is super exciting! I totally feel you on the moving home thing. Right now I’m living in a different city for university, but once I am done I want to pursue another direction which will include more school, and will probably mean I move home again. There are good and not so good parts to this, but I’ll take every opportunity I get to spend time with my parents and stay close to my family <3

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 8, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      You’re absolutely right, there are good and not so good parts, but we can make it work!! :)

  • Reply
    Veronika
    March 9, 2016 at 6:38 am

    I’ll be 22 this year and I still haven’t moved out of my mom’s house. I don!t think there’s a certain age where you have to move out, I think it’s more about when you feel comfortable about living on your own. I don’t wanna just move out into a different place in the same city. What I’d love to do though is move to either the UK or the US. I’m all about the extremes haha go big or go home. And this looks absolutely delicious, I definitely need to try it! :)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 9, 2016 at 10:59 am

      I think I just feel funny about it because I have been living on my own, and will miss the freedoms I’ve had doing so :( But I’m trying to keep an open mind! :)

  • Reply
    sassygirl711
    March 9, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    it’s a strange thing…a guy living with his parents is not someone I think of as
    totally independent or motivated. a female…maybe a bit more acceptable,
    but it varies…among cultures, different parts of the country, financial reasons.
    I am happy to live my life on my own, no matter what. I need the space!
    the recipe is great. love chickpeas.
    thanks for sharing. :)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 9, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you! :)

  • Reply
    Lane | Green Spirit Adventures
    March 10, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    At twenty one I still haven’t moved out–thankfully I have a great relationship with my mom and younger brother and I never feel like I’m lazy or a burden living here. I think it’s really great that you have that extra support from your parents while you go to school (and congrats! nutrition school sounds like it will be such an incredible experience!). I also think it’s so wonderful that you’re cooking for your mom! I love cooking for my family so much… when they let me, haha! It’s especially nice to cook for my mom because like you said–she’s already done so much!!

    I’ve been craving chickpea scramble for weeks and for some reason haven’t gotten around to making it but you’ve totally motivated me with this recipe!! :)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 10, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      That’s cool that you still live at home too!! Believe it or not it makes me feel better to hear that others my age are doing so as well! :)

  • Reply
    Leslie
    April 24, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Sarah I love your site and want to try everything on it. You can come here and cook for me anytime! You’ve made a great choice to follow your passion – it will take you far. I’ll be the first one in line to buy your cookbook. xoxo

    • Reply
      Sarah
      April 25, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Aww thank you Leslie!! I’m so glad you stopped by my site! :D It was great seeing you this weekend too. <3

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  • Reply
    Calluna
    June 5, 2016 at 8:04 am

    This bowl is a great reason to wake up in the morning!
    I’ve added a chopped tomato and a hanful of spinach on the pan instead of onion, and some curry powder in the chickpeas because I’m obsessed with it :)
    It turned out perfectly! I love recipes which leave so much space for my vegetable fantasy. Thank you! You’re as awesome as your blog is.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      June 5, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Aww thank you Calluna!! You are so sweet! :D I’m so glad you liked the recipe and experimented around with it – that is 100% the vibe I’m trying to go for with my recipes. I’m all about creativity in the kitchen! ;) PS – you’re awesome too!! :D

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    Fritzann
    June 21, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Thank you so much for your recipe. I am going to teybaomething similar to it this morning. Growing up I was not allergic to any food with the exception of milk. Chicken turkey, duck, goose, and eggs from all was a main source of my diet. I had not eaten pork until I was 25 and 6 months pregnant. Now I am allergic to anything that grows a feather and that which comes from it too.

    I miss migas. (Gonna make this morning to see if family notice difference. (Saute onions, jalapeño, garlic, and corn tortilla strips.add scrambled egfs-this case chickpea stuff- serve with sour cream and salsa)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      June 21, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks for writing, Fritzann! I really hope you like this recipe… and I think it’s a brilliant idea to use a chickpea scramble instead of eggs in migas! :)

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    Megan
    December 23, 2016 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I made this bowl this morning and it was wonderful! While I’m not vegan, I detest eggs – which means breakfast is kind of a nightmare for me. There’s only so many bowls of oatmeal a girl can eat! But, scrambled chickpeas? That’s something I can get behind.

    I added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast and a handful of sauteed veggies – I imagine this can been adapted a million ways with whatever’s lingering in the produce drawer.

    Thanks for this one Sarah!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      December 27, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Ooooh your additions sound amazing! I need to try adding some nutritional yeast to my chickpea scrambles. I’m so glad you liked it, Megan!! Sending hugs!! <3

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    Oz Shane M
    December 28, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    Was looking for a change in my Aussie style brekky’s, bloody awesome! Thank you……….

    • Reply
      Sarah
      December 28, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      Hope you liked it, Shane!! :D

  • Reply
    Stina
    February 2, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    This simple recipe was delicious and quick. Had it with a baked sweet potato on the side and added some brown rice to the mix. Thanks for sharing.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      February 2, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it, Stina!! Thanks for leaving a note <3

  • Reply
    Kim
    August 13, 2017 at 5:44 am

    I just made this and it is delicious! And … follow your heart, hear the gentle whispers of your soul guiding you to your purpose💗💗

    • Reply
      Sarah
      August 22, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it, Kim! :) And thank you for your kind words <3

    • Reply
      Andrea
      March 31, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Omg I made this and it’s sooooo delicious! How many calories would you say this has?

      • Reply
        Sarah
        April 1, 2019 at 9:57 am

        Hi Andrea! I’m so glad to hear you liked this recipe :) MyFitnessPal has a great calorie counter on their website!

  • Reply
    Roy
    August 23, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Hello
    Anyone knows how many grams of protein and carbs in this dish please?

    • Reply
      Sarah
      August 24, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Roy, MyFitnessPal has a great recipe calculator that I highly recommend!

  • Reply
    sandra
    October 1, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    hi, I need to prepare a breakfast item for my vegan son that can be made a few days in advance that can be heated in the microwave – would this work and just wrap it in a tortilla with some veggies?. I was thinking of a tofu scramble but it will lose its crispiness. Looks like an easy recipe that might work for this.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      October 1, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Hey Sandra – while I haven’t tested this as a wrap, I think it would definitely work! I think it would be delish in a whole-wheat wrap with some veggies, maybe some guacamole, and possibly some coconut bacon! Let me know how it goes!! :)

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    Stacy Paris
    January 29, 2018 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    I tried this this morning with a couple of my own adjustments for my taste, its so good!! This one will definitely be a staple!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      January 29, 2018 at 10:24 am

      I’m so glad you liked it, Stacy! Thanks for leaving a note :)

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    Alycia
    April 4, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    So easy & absolutely delicious!!!

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      Sarah
      April 5, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Alycia, I’m so thrilled to hear you like the recipe! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

  • Reply
    Lesley Jackson
    June 9, 2018 at 4:56 am

    Hi Sarah, greetings from western Scotland. I really want to try this but can’t stand the idea of consuming aquafaba. What can I use instead? Water or Soya milk, perhaps?

    • Reply
      Sarah
      June 10, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Lesley! Thanks so much for writing! You could definitely make this chickpea scramble with rinsed chickpeas (and no aquafaba), but it might be a little dry. It’ll still taste great though! :)

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    Richelle
    June 17, 2018 at 9:49 am

    3 stars
    I like this as an alternative to tofu scrambled (yum) but this was too much turmeric for me. I would cut the amount in half if I make again. Also wasn’t sure how much aquafaba to leave in. I added some bell pepper and nutritional yeast. Substituted veggie stock for the oil. Thanks for the idea!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      June 17, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Richelle, thanks for your feedback! This recipe is one that you can definitely taste the turmeric in! I appreciate you letting me know how you liked the recipe :)

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    Lauren
    July 22, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    This looks delicious and refreshing, and I love avocados and chickpeas. I’ll have to try it. Warm seasoned chickpeas with cold avocados. I love that combination.

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      Sarah
      July 22, 2018 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Lauren! I love chickpeas and avocado too :)

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    Courtney
    December 30, 2018 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this a few times and it’s great each time! I skipped the cilantro and cooked some spinach to have mixed in, and it’s delicious! So easy and quick too.

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      December 30, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the recipe, Courtney!! I will have to try it with spinach myself :)

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    Aparna
    April 9, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Ah so good! love how creatively you’ve used chickpeas!

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      April 10, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Thank you! :)

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    5 stars
    yummyy!! thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! soooooo delicious !!!! i’m on the candida diet right now ( week 4) and you are making it sooooo much easier for me with a recipe like this!

    big big thank you!!!
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      June 30, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Emanuelle, I’m so glad to hear you like this recipe!! Thank you so much for leaving a review, best of luck with your diet <3

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    This blog is my culinary muse, and each recipe is a masterpiece waiting to be discovered. I recently tried your recipe and was blown away by the deliciousness. This new addition is already on my list, and I can’t wait to recreate the magic. Thank you for sharing your passion for food in such a delightful way!

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