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Chickpea Fried Eggs

Savory Chickpea Fried Eggs: A Protein-Packed Breakfast Delight

Chickpea Fried Eggs is a high-protein breakfast that combines crispy chickpeas with smoky eggs in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes Chopped, use oil for frying the eggs
Eggs
  • 2 Eggs Large eggs for best results
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For smoky flavor, substitute with regular paprika if preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat over medium heat and add the drained chickpeas. Toss in the chopped sundried tomatoes and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cooking for 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low, remove half the chickpeas, create small wells in the remaining chickpeas, and drizzle with sundried tomato oil.
  3. Crack one egg into each well, cook for 3-5 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny. Baste with hot oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or grains for a more filling meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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