Description
A simple and flavorful recipe combining crispy chickpeas with smoky paprika and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with perfectly cooked fried eggs for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch.
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)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, as needed
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas, then heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. Cook stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes until the chickpeas become slightly crispy.
- Make Holes: Reduce heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpea mixture from the pan. In the skillet, arrange the remaining chickpeas to create two holes, large enough to hold the eggs. Drizzle a bit of sun-dried tomato oil into each hole to prevent sticking.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole within the chickpea mixture and cook on medium-low for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the eggs with oil from the pan to help cook the tops evenly. Once cooked, remove eggs and chickpeas from the skillet.
- Repeat: Add the reserved chickpeas back to the pan, create two more holes, and repeat the egg cooking process with the remaining eggs. Season everything with salt and pepper before serving. Enjoy your smoky chickpea fried eggs!
Notes
- Patting the chickpeas dry ensures they get crispy when cooked.
- Use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and non-stick cooking.
- You can use plain olive oil if you run out of sun-dried tomato oil, but flavor might be less pronounced.
- Basting the eggs helps them cook evenly on top without flipping.
- This recipe works well as a protein-rich brunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: smoky chickpea fried eggs, chickpeas, fried eggs, sautéed chickpeas, smoky paprika eggs, sun-dried tomato eggs, easy breakfast recipe, vegetarian egg dish
