BreakfastLow carbVegetarian

Scrambled Eggs with Chickpeas and Baby Spinach

A simple and balanced recipe for eggs with chickpeas and spinach that provides long-lasting energy. A great choice for a healthy breakfast or quick lunch, rich in protein and fiber.

Prep time
5 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
15 min
Servings
2

Recipe

Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
4 large
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed
200 g
Spinach, baby
100 g
Onions, red, raw
1 small
Garlic, raw
1 clove
Oil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbsp
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
0.5 tsp
Salt, table, iodized
1 pinch
Cheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled
20 g

Per servingTotal
Calories:261.9 kcal523.8 kcal
Protein:10.5 g20.9 g
Carbohydrates:26.6 g53.2 g
Fiber:7.9 g15.7 g
Water:152.4 ml304.7 ml
Fat:12.9 g25.7 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:2.2 g4.3 g
Saturated fat:2.6 g5.1 g
Cholesterol:8.9 mg17.8 mg
Sodium:449.8 mg899.6 mg
Potassium:534.1 mg1068.1 mg
Calcium:134.5 mg269 mg
Iron:2 mg3.9 mg
Magnesium:83 mg166 mg
Zinc:1.4 mg2.7 mg
Phosphorus:160 mg320 mg
Vitamin C:17.5 mg35 mg
Vitamin A:180 µg360 µg
Vitamin D:0.1 µg0.1 µg
Vitamin B12:0.2 µg0.3 µg

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the drained chickpeas and fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly crispy.
2
Add the chopped garlic and smoked paprika. Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add the baby spinach to the pan. Stir just until the spinach wilts slightly.
3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium and pour the egg mixture over the chickpeas and spinach.
4
Using a spatula, slowly push the eggs from the edge toward the center until they are cooked but still moist. Remove from heat and sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.

Nutritional benefits

Thanks to the combination of plant-based fiber from chickpeas and protein from eggs, this meal optimizes digestion and gut microbiota.

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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.