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Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs Recipe

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Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs is a simple and flavorful dish combining crispy chickpeas with smoky paprika and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with perfectly cooked fried eggs. A quick, protein-packed meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Chickpeas and Seasoning

  • 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, for cooking

Eggs

  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add chickpeas, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chickpeas become slightly crispy.
  2. Make Holes: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the pan and set aside. In the remaining chickpeas, create two holes to hold the eggs. Drizzle a splash of the sun-dried tomato oil into each hole to prepare for cooking the eggs.
  3. Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole in the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the tops of the eggs with the oil from the pan using a spoon to help them cook evenly. Once cooked, season with salt and pepper. Repeat this step with the reserved chickpeas and the remaining two eggs.
  4. Serve: Transfer the smoky chickpea fried eggs to plates and serve immediately for a delicious and nutritious meal.

Notes

  • Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easy flipping and cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time for eggs depending on how runny or firm you like your yolks.
  • You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes packed in water if oil-packed is not available, but add a bit of olive oil during cooking.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor and color if desired.
  • This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger groups.

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