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Chickpea Fried Eggs

A quick, protein-packed meal featuring crispy spiced chickpeas topped with soft, runny fried eggs. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with bold Middle Eastern flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 2 people
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small tomato, diced (or 0.5 cup canned diced tomatoes)
  • to taste salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • optional crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add chickpeas and diced tomato; cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using the back of a spoon, make 4 small wells in the chickpea mixture.
  • Crack one egg into each well. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro and cheese, if using.
  • Serve immediately with crusty bread or warm flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Chickpea Fried Eggs, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, High Protein Ready Made Meals, Meal Planning Chicken, Quick Family Meals
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