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Portuguese Chickpea & Kale Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Tempeh & Cilantro-Lime Drizzle

Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Portuguese Chickpea & Kale Breakfast Skillet with Crispy Tempeh & Cilantro-Lime Drizzle

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. 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. 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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