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Chickpea Pancakes with Avocado, Tomato and Watercress {vegan}

These gluten free and vegan chickpea and avocado pancakes are a healthy and satisfying way to start your day.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 647 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • CHICKPEA PANCAKES:
  • 1 cup chickpea flour besan
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup water
  • Topping:
  • ½ large avocado
  • 1 tbs finely chopped spring onion tops
  • 1 tbs finely chopped red capsicum bell pepper
  • juice of ¼ of a lemon or more to taste
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup Watercress
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Place the chickpea flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to remove any large lumps. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Place a large non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Lightly coat the pan in oil and use a ladle to pour the batter into the pan. You can make the pancakes as big or as small as you like. Cook until bubbles form on the surface before flipping and cooking for a further minute. Place on a plate lined with paper towel to cool while cooking the rest of the batch.
  3. To make the topping scoop the flesh out of the avocado and place into a small bowl or ramekin. Add the capsicum, spring onion tops, lemon juice and salt and pepper and roughly mash. Check the seasoning and adjust as necessary. Place the avocado mixture on top of a couple of pancakes and top with cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Add the watercress on the side and you're good to go!
  4. Once the left over pancakes have cooled portion into zip lock bags or wrap in cling film and freeze.

Notes

  • The pancake mixture should make enough pancakes for 1 person to enjoy throughout the week. It can easily be doubled to serve 2.

Nutrition Information

Calories 647kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1276mg (53%) Potassium 2371mg (68%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1020IU (20%) Vitamin C 38.4mg (43%) Calcium 401mg (40%) Iron 7.3mg (41%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647

% Daily Value*

Calories 647kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1276mg 53%
Potassium 2371mg 50%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1020IU 20%
Vitamin C 38.4mg 43%
Calcium 401mg 40%
Iron 7.3mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.