Description
Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs is a simple and flavorful dish combining crispy chickpeas cooked with smoky paprika and sundried tomatoes, paired with perfectly fried eggs. This hearty and protein-packed meal takes just minutes to prepare, making it an ideal breakfast or brunch option that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Mixture
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas (drained and patted dry, 425 g)
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil (chopped, plus oil from the jar, 50 g)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes (for cooking and basting)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas thoroughly. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the chickpeas, chopped sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of oil from the sundried tomato jar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas become a bit crispy.
- Make Holes: Reduce heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas, create two holes large enough to hold an egg each. Drizzle a small amount of sundried tomato oil into each hole to prevent sticking.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole in the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, occasionally basting the eggs with the oil in the pan to help cook the top of the eggs evenly without flipping. Once cooked to your preferred doneness, season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat Cooking Eggs: Remove the cooked eggs and chickpeas from the pan. Return the reserved chickpeas to the skillet, create holes as before, and cook the remaining two eggs following the same process.
- Serve: Plate the smoky chickpeas and fried eggs immediately while warm. Season additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful breakfast!
Notes
- Patting chickpeas dry is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- Using the oil from sundried tomatoes adds extra flavor and richness.
- Adjust cooking time for eggs based on your preferred yolk consistency.
- This recipe serves 2 people, two eggs each.
- Consider serving with crusty bread or fresh greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: smoky chickpeas, fried eggs, breakfast skillet, quick brunch recipe, smoky paprika eggs, sundried tomato recipe
