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Chickpea Fried Eggs

Chickpea Fried Eggs: Quick, Flavor-Packed Breakfast Bliss

Chickpea Fried Eggs are a quick, vegetarian breakfast option packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes chopped, or substitute with fresh tomatoes
For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika as a substitute
  • 2 large Eggs for sunny-side-up results
For Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by draining and patting dry one can of chickpeas. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add chickpeas, chopped sundried tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.
  2. Reserve half of the chickpeas on one side of the skillet, creating holes in the remaining chickpeas. Drizzle oil from sundried tomatoes into each hole.
  3. Crack a large egg into each hole, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting with remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly dried before cooking for crispiness. Substitute ingredients as desired.

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