Description
A comforting combination of chickpeas and eggs, Chickpea Fried Eggs are a delightful twist on traditional breakfast fare, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion or shallot, chopped
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by rinsing the chickpeas if using canned ones. Chop onions and garlic, and gather the fresh herbs.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add Chickpeas: Add the chickpeas and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they get a golden-brown crust.
- Fry the Eggs: In a separate pan, or after cooking chickpeas, crack the eggs into the hot pan, cooking until the whites are fully set, about 2-3 minutes. For sunny-side-up, leave yolks runny; for over-easy, flip gently.
- Combine and Garnish: Place the eggs on top of the sautéed chickpeas. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve: Serve hot with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with tofu or aquafaba, and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Chickpea Fried Eggs, Breakfast, Vegetarian, Protein, Healthy