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Spicy Baked Eggs in Tomato Chickpea Sauce

This dish involves simmering ripe tomatoes, fragrant spices, and chickpeas to create a thick, flavorful base, then baking eggs directly into the mixture until just set. The final result is a rustic, colorful skillet with soft-cooked eggs nestled in a spicy, chunky sauce, showcasing vibrant reds and earthy tones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs fresh and at room temperature
  • 1 can diced tomatoes preferably fire-roasted for smoky flavor
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt adjust to preference
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or ovenproof frying pan
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until it becomes aromatic and slightly golden.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up slightly with your spoon. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and develops a rich red color.
  3. Stir in the chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to become chunky and vibrant.
  4. Create small wells in the sauce with a spoon and gently crack the eggs into each well, spacing them evenly. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, until the eggs are just set but the yolks remain runny.
  5. Once the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness, remove the skillet from heat. The whites should be firm, and the yolks slightly shiny and runny.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve directly from the skillet with crusty bread or pita to scoop up the flavorful sauce and runny yolks.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes and add a pinch of smoked paprika. Serve immediately for the best runny yolks and vibrant colors.