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Chickpea Fried Eggs

Delicious Chickpea Fried Eggs: A Quick Protein-Packed Breakfast

Chickpea Fried Eggs are a quick, satisfying breakfast packed with protein and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Base
  • 1 cup Chickpeas drained
  • 1/4 cup Sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs use silken tofu for a vegan alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add drained chickpeas along with chopped sundried tomatoes and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until chickpeas are crispy and tomatoes are fragrant.
  2. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet. Create two small holes in the mixture for the eggs. Drizzle oil from the sundried tomatoes into each hole.
  3. Crack one egg into each hole. Cook for 3-5 minutes, basting tops of eggs with hot oil. Season with salt and pepper just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21.5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking. Consider prepping chickpeas in advance for quicker breakfasts.

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