Chickpea Breakfast Hash with Summer Veggies

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A protein packed update to breakfast hash, this chickpea and vegetable breakfast skillet is a healthy way to jumpstart your morning.

Chickpea hash with two eggs on a blue plate next to a cast iron skillet
We made this recipe during our extended stay at Steel Bridge campground outside of Weaverville, CA. While it might not look like much, it definitely would make our top 10 favorite campgrounds we’ve stayed at (possibly top 5). So why is it so great?


Located about 20 minutes outside of Weaverville, it was close enough to town to pick up groceries but far away enough to not have any cell service at the site. (While we do find a lot of enjoyment in being truly “off the grid” sometimes we need circumstances to force the matter, otherwise we’ll just keep working all the time.)

Megan chopping at a cutting board next to a tentThe campsites themselves are situated along the Trinity River, which is we learned is part of the largest river restoration projects in Northern California. Each of the campsites had a brand new fire ring, bear box, and picnic table. There was a huge stack of pre-split wood available on a very loose donation basis and a very well maintained pit toilet. But the real kicker? Only $5 a night. And that’s only during the summer season; off-season it’s $4 a night. (Big thanks to our friends La Copacavana for the beta on this site!) 

Anyways, we came pretty close to maxing out our 14 day stay limit here, which allowed us plenty of time to develop recipes ideas like this chickpea breakfast skillet.

Megan chopping bell peppers on a wooden cutting board
We love traditional potato hash just as much as anybody else, but while the toasted potato goodness is absolutely delicious, it doesn’t quite have the staying power we wish it had. Usually by sometime around 11am, we’re hungry again and looking for an early lunch.

Sliced onions in a cast iron skillet over a campfire Megan is transferring chopped vegetables from a cutting board into a cast-iron skillet that's on a campfire

So in order to give this breakfast skillet a little more oomph, we decided to toast up some chickpeas instead. When properly drained and rinses, these beans brown up nicely – while also providing some extra protein to the dish. We also included some seasonal vegetables into the mix to give the skillet a lighter, summery flavor profile.

Michael adding chickpeas to a cast-iron skillet full of vegetables Chickpea and vegetable hash with two eggs in a cast iron skillet over a campfire

We finished the dish with our standard sunny-side up eggs. The trick here is to make a well in the hash, add a little extra olive oil, drop in the eggs and then cover. The pan cooks the eggs from the bottom and the trapped steam cooks the eggs from the top. This technique allows you to get firm whites and perfectly runny yolks.

So if you’re looking for a little variety for your morning breakfast skillet or want to add a little more protein to your hash, give this chickpea version a try.

Michael sitting at a camp table eating a plate of chickpea hash with a tent in the background

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Chickpea hash with two eggs on a blue plate next to a cast iron skillet
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Chickpea Breakfast Hash with Veggies

5 from 22 ratings
A protein packed gluten free and vegetarian breakfast hash perfect to start your day while camping or at home!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 summer squash or zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch half moons
  • 1 small red onion sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
  • 3 mini sweet peppers cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 1 bell pepper
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas drained
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over your campfire or camp stove on medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onions, peppers, and zucchini and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the drained chickpeas and spices and cook until the veggies and chickpeas are cooked through and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
  2. Move the veggies & chickpeas to the sides of the skillet to create a well in the middle of the pan. Add a little oil if the bottom of the pan is looking dry. Crack two eggs into the well and cook to your liking.
  3. Pull the skillet off the heat and serve.

Notes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

10" Cast iron skillet
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Can opener
Spatula
Measuring spoons
Plates + utensils

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 379kcal

Nutrition is an estimate based on information provided by a third-party nutrition calculator

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KJ | Om Nom Herbivore
KJ | Om Nom Herbivore

Ooo!!! If you pre-chop and season the veggies this would make an awesome backpacking breakfast! The standard oats always leave me way hungry by mid morning!

Ben
Ben

Great recipe and as a bonus mention if an awesome campsite. We live in so cal and are planning a trip up north with no destination. Looks like we found one spot to stop. Awesome!!!! Thanks5 stars

Kelly
Kelly

Love this! We may actually try it with tofu sometime too.5 stars

Sandy
Sandy

This looks delicious and a nice way to get my fibre in.

NH
NH

I’m indian-asian and we have something similar for our breakfast to which we add a touch of turmeric -which fights allot of diseases and the whole meal is amazing as a breakfast with some roti in the morning. Fantastic5 stars

Dave
Dave

Thanks, I used a couple of your recipes on a recent camping, off the grid, trip. Both worked really well. This one is similar to a breakfast I make at home but replace the chick peas with cooked mung beans, and then add whatever veggies I have at hand at hand.5 stars

Jess
Jess

This recipe is easy and fresh. Nice to have an option that is not oatmeal.