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These chickpea fried eggs are a quick and delicious high-protein breakfast made with just four ingredients. The fried egg is nestled in fiber-rich chickpeas for layers of fueling flavor. So grab your best non-stick pan and make this 10-minute breakfast recipe!
save this recipe!You may have seen the viral pesto or feta eggs a while back. The idea is to fry an egg in a type of sauce for added flavor and texture. Well, I wanted to take this concept but pack in more protein for an energizing breakfast idea!
As a nutritionist, I know how important it is to eat a protein and fiber-dense meal. The combination of the eggs and chickpeas is exactly that! I’ve added sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for an easy flavor punch and to help the egg fry.
Chickpeas…But Make Them Breakfast
- Chickpeas in the AM: You might think of chickpea recipes as a lunch or evening staple, but their mild flavor works with any meal!
- 4 ingredients: Breakfast is hectic enough; there’s no need for your breakfast to add to that.
- 15 minutes: This chickpea breakfast doesn’t require cooking an animal protein, so it’s incredibly fast.
Reader rating
“This a really tasty protein hack that I am enjoying for breakfast! The sun dried tomatoes are real flavor booster!” —Dennis
You don’t need much
This high-protein vegetarian breakfast uses just pantry staple ingredients. You probably already have them in your kitchen! Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements!
- Chickpeas: You just need one can of chickpeas. Be sure to drain and dry them to help them crispy up in the pan.
- Sundried Tomatoes: These little flavor bombs are an Italian classic that works perfectly for frying eggs since they are packed in oil.
- Paprika: I love using smoked paprika to contrast the sweetness of the sundried tomatoes. Feel free to throw in your favorite spice here!
- Eggs: I use four large eggs to make two servings.
Should I peel the chickpeas?
I like to rub the chickpeas gently with a paper towel to remove some of the skin while drying them at the same time. This step is optional, so do what works for you!
Breakfast is served
We’re known for exceptionally easy and flavorful recipes at Live Eat Learn, and these chickpeas and eggs are no different! It takes just 15 minutes and a few steps, so let’s get cooking. This is an overview! Jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.
- Cook the chickpeas by drying them and sauteing them with the sundried tomatoes and paprika.
- Cook the eggs by pushing the chickpeas aside to make wells for the eggs. Crack the eggs in these holes and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Pesto Flavor
If you want a flavor variation on these fried eggs, try my pesto chickpea eggs with feta next!
Love chickpeas?
And be sure to try my most famous chickpea recipe for dinner next!
Smoky Chickpea Fried Eggs (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry, 425 g
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped, plus oil from the jar, 50 g
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chickpeas: Drain and pat dry 1 15-oz can chickpeas, then add them to a large nonstick skillet with ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and a splash of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes.Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chickpeas are a little crispy.
- Make Holes: Reduce heat to medium/low. Remove half of the chickpeas from the pan. Arrange a hole in the chickpeas for two eggs. Drizzle a splash of oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes into each hole.
- Cook Eggs: Crack an egg into each hole, then cook for 3 to 5 minutes, basting the eggs with oil from the pan as you cook to help the tops cook.Repeat for the remaining chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper before serving. Happy eating!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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Sarah this looks so yummy! Do you have any suggestions for what I could substitute for the sun-dried tomatoes? I avoid tomatoes because they usually give me really bad heartburn. Thank you!
You can just omit them and amp up the other seasonings for flavor! 🙂
Thank you!
These are awesome. I didn’t even know I liked chickpeas until I found our Marry Me recipes then I had to try your other chickpea recipes. thanks!
Omg, I loved this recipe. The trick is to let the eggs cook for a few minutes, and then pierce the yolk, so that it spreads and cooks, and almost turns the chickpeas into a crunchy patty. Absolutely delectable!
I’m so happy you loved it, Lindsay! Enjoy!
I didn’t think I would like this concoction, but figured since I had the ingredients, I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised how the flavors of the sundried tomatoes and the smokiness of the paprika changed my ordinary fried eggs. I loved the addition of the chickpeas with this.
I’m so happy to hear you loved it, Todd! Thanks so much for letting us know how it went 😀
Wow, I just made this for breakfast. I did add 1 tsp Calabrian chiles while crisping the chickpeas. The chickpeas are such a great base for the eggs instead of toast. Delish high protein breakfast!!
So happy you loved it, happy eating!
This was exactly what i needed for mornings! Tasty and full of stuff to keep me happy. Almost all day too! Great recipe, Thank You! So Much!
Nothing better than hearing this, thank you!
I’m not a fan of chickpeas except mashed into a sandwich spread, but gave these a try. They were ok, but if I make them again, I’ll try with cannellini beans.
Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
I added feta cheese, and the combination with the sun-dried tomatoes was so jammy and satisfying. Even though this is a breakfast dish, I had it for dinner (was too tired after work) and it was a wonderful treat and pick-me-up! Cheers from Singapore 😊
So glad it hit the spot for dinner, thanks for sharing!
made a few changes. added garlic red onion, and italian seasoning. also scrambled the eggs, and this is the best thing ive ever made and eaten. such an easy nutritious meal. thank you
So glad it hit the spot, thanks for sharing!
THIS unusual recipe has become my go to whenever I’m hungry and I don’t know what to cook. Breakfast, lunch, dinner… it works for the whole day. And it is so satisfying and filling.
Thanks for making it and sharing!