Made By Emily
Breakfast

Chickpea Tomato Eggs with Warm Spices

One-Pan Chickpea Tomato Eggs garnished with herbs in a skillet

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
  • Course: Main meal
  • Calories: Approximately 240 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground cumin
  • 1 (14 oz/400 g) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz/425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika and ½ teaspoon of ground cumin. Cook for about 30 seconds to toast the spices and release their aromas.
  3. Add the canned diced tomatoes, drained chickpeas, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well to combine. Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  4. Using a spoon, create four wells evenly spaced in the chickpea-tomato mixture. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
  5. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, checking occasionally. Cook longer for firm yolks or less time for soft yolks, depending on your preference. The egg whites should be set when done.
  6. Serve the dish hot directly from the skillet, ideally with crusty bread or flatbread to scoop up the sauce and eggs.

Recipe Notes

  • Keep the lid on during egg cooking for even heat and faster set whites.
  • Adjust spices to taste—use more paprika for smoky flavor or add chili flakes if you want heat.
  • Drain chickpeas well to avoid watery sauce.
  • Stir the tomato base a few times as it simmers to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Estimate

Per serving (serves 4):

  • Calories: ~240 kcal
  • Protein: ~13 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~22 g
  • Fat: ~10 g

Values are estimates and may vary by ingredients and portion size.