Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
A quick and flavorful skillet dish featuring crispy smoky chickpeas paired with fried eggs nestled in the beans, enhanced by the rich taste of sundried tomatoes and smoked paprika. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or light meal with minimal ingredients and effort.
- 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 sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (50 g)
- Oil from sundried tomato jar, a splash
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and thoroughly pat dry the chickpeas. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the chickpeas, chopped sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of the reserved oil from the sundried tomatoes. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas develop a slightly crispy texture and the flavors meld.
- Make Holes: Lower the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas in the skillet, create two indentations or holes. Drizzle a small amount of the sundried tomato oil into each hole to help cook the eggs smoothly.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole formed in the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, spooning or basting the eggs gently with oil from the pan to encourage even cooking on top without flipping. Once the eggs reach desired doneness, season with salt and pepper. Repeat the process with the reserved chickpeas to cook the remaining two eggs. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are well patted dry to achieve crispiness.
- Basting the eggs with oil prevents sticking and cooks the top gently without flipping.
- You can adjust the amount of smoked paprika based on preferred smokiness.
- Use a nonstick skillet for easiest cooking and cleaning.
- Leftover chickpeas can be saved for salads or future meals.
Keywords: smoky chickpeas, fried eggs, sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, quick breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, skillet recipe
