Chickpea Fried Eggs: 15-Minute Protein-Packed Delight
Chickpea Fried Eggs are a quick, protein-packed, veggie-based breakfast made with crispy spiced chickpeas and perfectly cooked eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chickpeas completely dry using paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Create small pockets and crack eggs into the pan. Cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, 3–5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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