Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
A deliciously smoky and hearty skillet dish featuring crispy chickpeas cooked with sun-dried tomatoes and smoked paprika, topped with perfectly fried eggs. This simple 4-ingredient recipe combines savory flavors and textures for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Mixture
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry (425 g)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (50 g)
- Oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, a splash
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas, then add them to a large nonstick skillet along with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chickpeas become slightly crispy.
- Make Holes in Chickpeas: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet. In the remaining chickpeas, create two small holes to hold the eggs. Drizzle a splash of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into each hole to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole in the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the eggs with oil from the pan to help the tops cook evenly without flipping. Once cooked to your preferred doneness, repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas and eggs.
- Season and Serve: Season the finished dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky chickpea fried eggs warm.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and make flipping easier.
- Adjust cooking time of the eggs according to your preferred yolk consistency.
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish.
- The oil from the sun-dried tomatoes adds depth, but you can substitute with olive oil if needed.
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