Thai-Style Chickpea Spinach Omelette

Thai-Style Chickpea Spinach Omelette

According to author, filmmaker, and brain health expert Max Lugavere, the addition of "genius" ingredients such as folate-rich chickpeas and vitamin E-loaded spinach can promote healthy cognitive function. This dish is easy to make and is the perfect way to start your day. Upgrade your ordinary omelette recipe with these brain-boosting ingredients to stay satisfied and potentially stave off Alzheimer's at the same time.

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½ cup roughly mashed cooked chick peas
1 cup chickpea flour
2 tsp lime zest
2 tsp lime juice
5 tsp Thai fish sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
1 or 2 tsp jalapeños
2 eggs
2 cups chopped baby spinach
grapeseed oil for cooking
cilantro and hot sauce for serving- optional

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients until well combined.

 

2. Let batter rest for an hour.

 

3. In a hot skillet add a little oil, ladle about ¾ cups of the batter out, swirl the pan to distribute the batter and cook until nicely browned on the underside, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the omelette and cook the underside for another minute or two.

 

4. Serve sprinkled with some cilantro and drizzle a little hot sauce over each omelette before serving.

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