Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
This Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs recipe combines crispy, smoky chickpeas with perfectly cooked eggs for a quick, flavorful meal using just four main ingredients. The sundried tomatoes and smoked paprika add a rich depth of flavor, making it a satisfying dish for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry (425 g)
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (50 g), plus oil from the jar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas thoroughly. In a large nonstick skillet, add the chickpeas, chopped sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of the oil from the sundried tomato jar. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas become a little crispy.
- Make Holes: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas, create two holes by pushing aside the chickpeas. Drizzle a splash of sundried tomato oil into each hole to help cook the eggs.
- Cook Eggs: Crack an egg into each hole. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-low heat, basting the eggs with the surrounding oil frequently to help the egg tops cook gently. Once the eggs have cooked, remove them from the skillet.
- Repeat: Return the reserved chickpeas to the skillet and repeat making holes and cooking the remaining two eggs in the same way.
- Season and Serve: Season the eggs and chickpeas with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy your smoky, flavorful chickpea fried eggs!
Notes
- Make sure to pat the chickpeas dry to get them crispy when cooking.
- Use the oil from the sundried tomatoes jar to add extra flavor and help cook the eggs.
- You can adjust the smoked paprika amount if you prefer a milder or stronger smoky flavor.
- For a vegan variation, replace eggs with tofu slices seasoned similarly and cooked in the same way.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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