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Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs Recipe

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Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs is a flavorful and hearty skillet dish that pairs crispy chickpeas infused with smoked paprika and sundried tomatoes with perfectly fried eggs nestled right in the pan. This savory recipe combines textures and smoky notes for a simple yet satisfying breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients

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Chickpeas & Vegetables

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry (425 g)
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (50 g)
  • Sundried tomato oil from the jar, for cooking (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Eggs & Seasoning

  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry the chickpeas thoroughly. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the chickpeas, chopped sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of the sundried tomato oil. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are slightly crispy and heated through.
  2. Make Holes for Eggs: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the skillet to create space. In the remaining chickpeas, create two holes large enough to hold eggs. Drizzle a small amount of sundried tomato oil into each hole to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook Eggs: Crack one egg into each hole among the chickpeas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, occasionally basting the eggs with the oil in the pan to help the tops cook evenly without flipping. Once the eggs reach your preferred doneness, remove from heat.
  4. Repeat for Remaining Chickpeas: Remove the cooked chickpeas and eggs to a plate, then return the reserved chickpeas to the skillet. Repeat creating holes and cooking the remaining two eggs with the same method.
  5. Season & Serve: Season the finished dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your smoky, rich chickpea fried eggs.

Notes

  • Be sure to pat the chickpeas dry to achieve the best crispiness.
  • Use the oil from the sundried tomatoes for added flavor and to prevent eggs from sticking.
  • Basting the eggs with oil helps cook the tops gently without flipping.
  • You can serve this dish with crusty bread or fresh greens for a complete meal.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.

Keywords: chickpeas, fried eggs, smoky, breakfast, brunch, smoked paprika, sundried tomatoes, vegetarian, skillet

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