Chickpea Fried Eggs
Chickpea Fried Eggs are a quick, protein-packed meal with crispy chickpeas and perfectly fried eggs. Full of flavor and healthy, it’s the perfect meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon za’atar or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste or sundried tomato oil with chopped tomatoes
- to taste salt and pepper
- 4 large eggs
- to taste fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, or mint), optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chickpeas with za’atar or paprika, chili paste or sundried tomato oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and sauté for 2–3 minutes until they start to crisp.
- Push the chickpeas into two or four small circles, depending on how many eggs you want to cook at once.
- Crack eggs into the chickpea wells. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Spoon some of the hot oil over the egg whites to help them set, without overcooking the yolks. Cook until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- Serve immediately, garnished with herbs and extra chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
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