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Scrambled Eggs

Spanish Scramble with Vegetables & Chickpeas

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 296 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 3 oz fresh spinach 100 grams
  • 15.5 oz can chickpeas 440 grams
  • 6 cage-free organic eggs
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Manchego cheese 12 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the green & red bell pepper, roughly chop the spinach, drain the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse under cold water, crack the eggs into a bowl and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until well mixed

  2. Heat a large nonstick fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After 1 minute add in the cut vegetables (except for the spinach), mix continuously, after 4 to 5 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and oregano, quickly mix together, then add in the spinach and continue to mix

  4. Once the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute, add in the chickpeas and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then lower to a low-medium heat, add in the whisked eggs and mix continuously for 2 to 3 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through, remove from the heat

  5. Transfer into a large serving dish, sprinkle with the grated manchego cheese and fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used in this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Scramble with Vegetables & Chickpeas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 248mg83%
Sodium 463mg20%
Potassium 537mg15%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 3562IU71%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.