Portuguese Chickpea & Kale Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Tempeh & Cilantro-Lime Drizzle
Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

A vibrant Portuguese-inspired breakfast featuring pan-fried tempeh, creamy chickpeas simmered in tomato broth, sautéed kale, and crusty sourdough for dipping. Finished with fresh cilantro-lime oil and toasted almonds for crunch.
Ingredients
- 100 g tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh kale, chopped, stems removed
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned), unsweetened
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 whole lime, for juice and zest
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
- to taste pinch sea salt
- to taste pinch black pepper
- 1 slice sourdough bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tempeh cubes and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add smoked paprika and cumin, stirring constantly for 10 seconds.
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