BAKED EGGS WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH
Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach: A Hearty & Healthy Meal
Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach are the perfect combination of rich flavors, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients. With tender chickpeas, wilted spinach, and perfectly baked eggs, this dish is both satisfying and packed with nutrients.
Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, this meal is easy to prepare and comes together in just one pan. Whether you enjoy it with crusty bread, pita, or a side salad, it’s a delicious and comforting option that will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of precooked chickpeas (or you can soak 1 cup dried chickpeas overnight & simmer for 1 hour)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400g canned whole tomatoes
- 180g baby English spinach
- 6 eggs
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Heat olive oil in saucepan & add onion & garlic & sauté over low-medium heat until carmelised (8-10 mins).
- Add spices, sauté until fragrant (1 min), then add tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir through chickpeas & 250ml of water, simmer until thick (8-10 mins), then season to taste & stir through spinach.
- Transfer chickpea mixture into a shallow 4 litre-capacity ovenproof dish. Make either 4 or 6 indents & crack an egg into each, then bake until eggs are just set (15-20 mins).
- Serve while still warm. Enjoy!
This Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach is wholesome, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, it’s a delicious, protein-packed meal that never disappoints. Here’s another great option Soothing Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup.
