Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

A hearty and flavorful frittata combining tender eggs with curry-spiced chickpeas, wilted greens, and fresh herbs, served with a garlic mayo. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this dish balances protein-rich ingredients with aromatic spices.

6 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 12 whole large eggs
  • cups mixed tender herbs
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 2 tsp medium curry powder
  • 1 whole medium onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch hardy greens
  • cup mayonnaise

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk eggs, herbs, sour cream, red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp. salt in a bowl until no streaks remain.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chickpeas and curry powder and season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer 1 cup chickpeas to a bowl; set aside.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Reduce heat to medium, add onion, sliced garlic, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to chickpeas in skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and starting to brown, 7-9 minutes.

    9 min

  4. 4.

    Add a handful of greens and 2 Tbsp. water and cook until slightly wilted. Continue adding greens a handful at a time, letting them wilt slightly before adding more, until all greens are wilted, about 5 minutes total; season with salt. Let cool 3 minutes.

    8 min

  5. 5.

    Return pan to medium-low, pour in egg mixture, and cook, stirring eggs and swirling pan often, until edges are just set (texture should be like a very soft scramble), about 6 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake frittata until puffed slightly and center is barely set, 10-15 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes.

    25 min

  6. 6.

    Place mayonnaise in a small bowl and grate in remaining garlic clove; mix well. Season with salt.

    3 min

  7. 7.

    Serve frittata with garlic mayo and reserved chickpeas.

    2 min