Vegan Vegetable Frittata
A savory, egg-free baked frittata made with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and colorful sautéed vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Coat the baking dish with 2 tsp (10 ml) of the olive oil.
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Step 2
In the mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
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Step 3
Gradually whisk in the water until the batter is smooth. Set it aside while cooking the vegetables.
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Step 4
Heat the remaining 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, then cook until softened and excess moisture has evaporated, about 6 minutes.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Step 6
Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Step 7
Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in the prepared baking dish, then distribute the tomatoes over them.
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Step 8
Whisk the batter briefly, pour it over the vegetables, and gently level the surface. Bake at 190°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set, the edges are lightly browned, and the center reaches at least 74°C.
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Step 9
Let the frittata rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Do not taste the raw batter. Bake until fully set and the center reaches at least 74°C; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Uncooked chickpea flour may contain harmful microorganisms.
- The baking dish remains hot after leaving the oven.