Protein-Packed Dinner

Chickpea Fava Bean Frittata

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Chickpea Fava Bean Frittata

Chickpea Fava Bean Frittata - with full power from chickpea, bean & co. Photo: Jan Schümann

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Health Score:
90 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
347
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The flour from chickpeas and soybeans binds very well due to their high protein content and can be used as an egg substitute. 

The thick bean buffer is also a delight when cold and is ideal for a high-protein breakfast. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie347 cal.(17 %)
Protein31 g(32 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates29 g(19 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage20.6 g(69 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.8 μg(4 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin7.8 mg(65 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate111.1 μg(37 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin28 μg(62 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.7 μg(23 %)
Vitamin C4.4 mg(5 %)
Potassium1,087 mg(27 %)
Calcium210 mg(21 %)
Magnesium179 mg(60 %)
Iron7 mg(47 %)
Iodine18.8 μg(9 %)
Zinc3.9 mg(49 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.2 g
Uric acid222.7 mg
Cholesterol104.6 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
7 ozs Fava bean (frozen; thawed)
6 ozs chickpeas (garbanzo beans, can; drained weight)
1 red Chile pepper
2 Tbsps Soy flour
6 Tbsps Chickpea flour
2 Tbsps cornstarch
salt
1 tsp advieh (Persian spice mix)
½ tsp ground Turmeric
2 eggs
8 ozs milk
1 garlic clove
4 stalks Dill
1 Tbsp olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cook the beans in boiling water for 4 minutes; then drain, quench, drain and skin if necessary. In the meantime, rinse chickpeas in a sieve and drain. Halve the chili pepper lengthwise, remove seeds, wash and chop.

2.

Mix soy flour with chickpea flour, starch, salt, advieh and turmeric. Whisk eggs with milk and stir into the flour. Peel and chop garlic and add. Wash dill, shake dry, chop, add and mix with chilli.

3.

Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan. Pour in the mixture, add chickpeas and beans. Cook for 2 minutes at medium heat. Place the pan in the preheated oven at 200 °C / 400 °F for 20 minutes, so that the mixture is firm and slightly browned. Remove and cut into pieces.