Vegetable Scramble with Chickpeas

This vibrant vegetable scramble brings together colorful vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas for a wholesome, satisfying start. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a reminder that a nourishing morning can be both simple and grounding.

🛒 Ingredients (2 servings)

Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ red bell pepper, diced

• 1 small zucchini, diced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed

• ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

To serve

• Fresh parsley or spinach leaves

• A squeeze of lemon juice

• Optional: a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or feta cheese

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 5 minutes

• Cook: 10 minutes

🍳 Method

1. Sauté the vegetables

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.

   • Add garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes. Cook another 4–5 minutes until tender.

2. Add the chickpeas

   • Stir in the chickpeas, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

   • Use a fork or spoon to lightly mash some of the chickpeas — this gives a scrambled texture.

   • Cook another 2–3 minutes until warmed through.

3. Finish and serve

   • Add a handful of spinach or herbs just before serving.

   • Squeeze lemon juice over the top and sprinkle nutritional yeast or feta if desired.

🌱 Mindful Moment

As you stir the vegetables and chickpeas together, notice the colors merging — gold, green, and red. Let the gentle sizzle guide your breath. Each small action — chopping, stirring, seasoning — can become its own quiet meditation.

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