Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients) Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe featuring smoky chickpeas cooked with sun-dried tomatoes and smoked paprika, topped with perfectly fried eggs. This dish blends savory spices with protein-rich eggs and crispy chickpeas for a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare with just 4 main ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Lactose
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 canned chickpeas, then place them in a large nonstick skillet with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of the sun-dried tomato oil. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas become slightly crispy and fragrant.
- Make Holes: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas in the pan, create two small holes or wells. Drizzle a little more of the sun-dried tomato oil into each hole to help cook the eggs.
- Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole made in the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the eggs gently with the pan oil to help the tops set without flipping. Once cooked to your preferred doneness, season the eggs and chickpeas with salt and pepper. Then, repeat the process by adding back the reserved chickpeas and cooking the remaining two eggs in the same manner.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent eggs and chickpeas from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Adjust the smoked paprika amount according to your spice preference, or add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
- To make it vegan, replace eggs with tofu scramble or chickpea flour batter preparation.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of greens for a fuller meal.
- The oil from the sun-dried tomatoes adds rich flavor; do not discard it.
Keywords: smoky chickpeas, fried eggs, smoked paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, easy breakfast, Mediterranean eggs, chickpea recipe
