Description
Start your day with a Chickpea Fried Egg, a delightful combination of crispy chickpeas and perfectly fried eggs that will make breakfast your favorite meal. This dish bursts with flavor, offering a satisfying crunch paired with the creamy richness of runny yolks. Perfect for brunch gatherings or meal prep, it’s vegetarian-friendly and packed with plant-based protein. Get ready to elevate your mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Your Station: Gather all ingredients and tools including a frying pan.
- Cook the Chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown and crispy.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle cumin and paprika over the chickpeas, stirring until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Fry the Eggs: Push chickpeas to one side of the pan and crack in eggs. Cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 3 minutes).
- Serve: Plate the eggs alongside crispy chickpeas and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 186mg