Servings: 12 Prep time: 20 minutes

Chickpea, Tomato & Egg Bake

In North Africa, eggs are often baked on top of vegetable stews to make a more complete meal. This protein rich Chickpea, Tomato & Egg Bake dish is an extension of this tradition, and makes perfect, nourishing inexpensive meal.The beauty of it is, the chickpea base can be made ahead of time and baked as needed. Couldn’t be easier.

Ingredients

1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 oz) can chick peas, drained ( see Ann’s Tips)
Salt and pepper to taste
12 eggs
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, optional

Nutritional Information

Calories

119 cals

Fat

5 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

8 g

Sodium

256 mg

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Preparation
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about five minutes. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, mix chopped tomato and chickpeas. Add onions and season with salt and pepper.

4. On a sheet tray line 12, 3 inch ramekin dishes. Spoon the chickpea mixture evenly into all ramekin dishes, leaving a little room at the top of each. You can also use a lined muffin tin.

5. Crack an egg on top of each individual ramekin dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

6. Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes or until egg white springs back when touched.

6. If desired, sprinkle a little cheddar cheese on each dish prior to serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe: Dana Bloom, Drexel Food Lab

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Ann’s Tips and Tricks

If you don’t want to make 12 portions, halve the recipe and bag & freeze the leftover chickpeas for another meal.

In winter, use cherry tomatoes for more flavor.

Try a sprinkle a little paprika on the egg before baking.