Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe that combines smoky chickpeas with fried eggs, enhanced by the rich taste of sundried tomatoes and smoked paprika. This quick skillet dish is perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch with just four main ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chickpea Mixture
- 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
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas. Add them to a large nonstick skillet along with the 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 and sundried tomato mixture from the skillet into a separate bowl. In the remaining chickpeas in the pan, create two holes for the eggs. Drizzle a splash of the sundried tomato oil into each hole.
- Cook Eggs: Crack an egg into each hole in the chickpea mixture. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the eggs gently with the oil from the pan to help the tops cook evenly. Once the eggs are cooked to your preference, remove them from the pan.
- Repeat: Return the reserved chickpeas back into the skillet and repeat the process for the remaining two eggs, making holes and drizzling oil before cracking the eggs in.
- Season and Serve: Season the finished dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your smoky chickpea fried eggs.
Notes
- Patting the chickpeas dry ensures they crisp up nicely instead of steaming.
- Use the oil from the sundried tomatoes jar for extra flavor and to keep the eggs from sticking.
- Basting the eggs with oil helps cook the tops without flipping.
- This dish pairs well with toasted bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: smoky chickpea fried eggs, sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, easy breakfast, chickpea skillet, vegetarian brunch
