Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
This Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs recipe combines crispy chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika and sun-dried tomatoes with perfectly cooked fried eggs. It’s a simple and flavorful dish made with just 4 ingredients, ideal for a quick and hearty breakfast or brunch.
- 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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Chickpea Mixture
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas (drained and patted dry, 425 g)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (chopped, plus oil from the jar, 50 g)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Oil from the sun-dried tomato jar (splash as needed)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas thoroughly. In a large nonstick skillet, combine the chickpeas, 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: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the pan and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas in the pan, create two openings large enough to hold an egg each. Drizzle a small splash of sun-dried tomato oil into each hole to help cook the eggs.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole in the chickpeas. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, occasionally basting the egg tops with the oil from the pan to ensure even cooking. Once the eggs are cooked to your preference, repeat the process with the reserved chickpeas and remaining eggs.
- Season and Serve: Season the finished dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your smoky chickpea fried eggs!
Notes
- Make sure to pat the chickpeas dry to achieve crispiness.
- You can adjust the amount of smoked paprika for milder or stronger smoky flavor.
- Basting the eggs with oil helps cook the whites evenly without flipping.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or fresh greens for a fuller meal.
Keywords: smoky chickpea, fried eggs, easy breakfast, quick brunch, smoked paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, skillet eggs
