Description
A quick and flavorful Chickpea Fried Egg recipe combining spicy chickpeas with a perfectly cooked egg, topped with feta cheese and fresh cilantro for a delicious and nutritious meal suitable for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Chickpea Mixture
- ⅓ cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Egg and Toppings
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Cook Chickpeas: Add the cooked chickpeas and chili paste to the pan, stirring occasionally and cooking for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors and warm the chickpeas.
- Season and Shape: Stir in the paprika, season with salt and pepper, then press the chickpea mixture into a circle shape in the pan leaving a small hollow space in the center for the egg.
- Add the Egg: Crack an egg carefully into the center of the chickpea circle, making sure the yolk remains intact.
- Cook the Egg: Season the egg with additional salt and black pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the egg white is fully set and the yolk reaches your desired doneness.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned cooked chickpeas to save time.
- Adjust chili paste amount to control spiciness.
- For a runnier yolk, cook egg for less time; for firm yolk, cook longer.
- Feta cheese can be substituted with goat cheese or omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Serve with toast or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
