Breakfast Tomatoes
Breakfast tomatoes are a quick, simple, healthy breakfast/ brunch dish. Thick tomato rings are stuffed with a chickpea flour-based tomato filling and pan-fried until golden. This egg-free tomato omelette is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and full of fiber and protein!
Servings 10 tomato rings
Ingredients
- 2 large (400 g) tomatoes
- 1 cup (100 g) chickpea flour
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp black salt or salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) water (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives chopped
- A little oil to fry
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, slice the tomatoes into even-sized rings (about ½-inch / 1-1½ cm thick) and, depending on their size, use a knife or glass to remove the middle of the tomato rings. Set the rings aside and dice the remaining inner flesh (core and seeds) into tiny pieces.
- Transfer the finely diced tomato to a bowl with the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, kala namak, and all the spices.
- Pour the water into the bowl, a little at a time, whisking between each addition. Add the chives and stir once more.The juiciness from the tomatoes should help achieve the correct medium-thick batter. However, if it's too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Add a swirl of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once hot, add as many tomato rings as you can fit in a single layer.
- Spoon the chickpea batter into the middle of each tomato ring and cook for several minutes (3-5), flipping halfway, until both sides are set and golden.
- Repeat with more tomato rings until no batter is left, then sprinkle them with fresh chives and enjoy!
Notes
- Experiment with other veggies: These tomato omelette rings will work with other sliced veggies, too, like onion, zucchini, bell pepper, etc. Optionally sauté for 1-2 minutes per side before adding the filling.
Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Tomatoes
Serving Size
1 tomato ring
Amount per Serving
Calories
57
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
126
mg
5
%
Potassium
209
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
359
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.