This easy Chickpea Egg and Cheese Skillet is a delicious, protein-packed breakfast made with simple ingredients. Tender chickpeas, fluffy eggs, fresh vegetables, and melted mozzarella come together in one pan for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or light lunch!
Chickpea Egg and Cheese Skillet
This easy chickpea egg and cheese skillet is a delicious, protein-packed breakfast made with chickpeas, eggs, vegetables, and melted mozzarella. Everything comes together in one pan for a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and whisk until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chickpeas and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and ground cumin. Mix well.
- Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the chickpea mixture.
- Arrange the mozzarella cubes on top. Cover and cook over low heat until the eggs are set and the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
**Recipe Tips & Substitutions**
– Canned chickpeas work perfectly for this recipe. Drain and rinse them before cooking.
– You can substitute cheddar for mozzarella or add spinach for extra vegetables.
– Keep the heat low after adding the eggs so the bottom doesn’t burn before the center is fully cooked.
– Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients and amount of oil used.
– You can substitute cheddar for mozzarella or add spinach for extra vegetables.
– Keep the heat low after adding the eggs so the bottom doesn’t burn before the center is fully cooked.
– Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients and amount of oil used.