Roasted Chickpeas
Dec 16, 2021, Updated Oct 24, 2022
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Roasted Chickpeas are about to become your new, favorite snack. Ever have a craving for something a little crunchy? A little salty? Tired of eating the same boring snacks over and over again? That’s where these roasted chickpeas come in handy. They help to remix your snack tray and it doesn’t even take a lot of time. Feel free to skip the bags of potato chips and enjoy this tasty homemade snack by the handful.
Roasted Chickpeas Make the Perfect Snack
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a snacker. I especially love to graze when watching a movie or a football game. I love to make these roasted chickpeas because they are perfect for the absent minded grazers out there like me. This low calorie snack is easy to make and saves me from making a trip to the grocery store in the middle of the night.
What Are Chickpeas?
Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas can be found in a variety of cuisines including middle eastern and Indian. If you enjoy hummus and tortilla chips or falafel and cucumber dip, then you can definitely add this recipe to your repertoire. Did you know that the word hummus literally means chickpea in Arabic?
It seems that chickpeas have been around for over 7,000 years and they are second only to the soybean in terms of production. Get to know the chickpea if you are leaning into plant-based nutrition. This is especially true if you are concerned about getting enough protein on your plate. Just one half cup of chickpeas provides almost 20 grams of protein.
What Ingredients are in Roasted Chickpeas?
- 1 Can of Chickpeas (15.5oz)
- ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ Tsp Cumin
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil for Chickpeas
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil for Pan in Oven
How Do I Make Roasted Chickpeas?
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a pan large enough to spread the chickpeas out. Place the pan in the oven to get hot (approximately 10 minutes).
Toss chickpeas, seasonings and 1tbsp oil in a bowl and make sure they are coated well.
Carefully add the chickpeas to the hot pan. Let bake for 25 minutes.
Enjoy!
How Else Can I Use Roasted Chickpeas?
You can eat these roasted chickpeas solo or you can add them to a salad instead of croutons. You can add them to a bowl of soup for added texture. They even taste great in a taco. Chickpeas offer a slightly nutty taste and the spices in this recipe help to satisfy those savory cravings.
Other Chickpea Recipes
Rosted Chickpeas
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas (15.5oz)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil for Chickpeas
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil for Pan in Oven
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a pan large enough to spread the chickpeas out. Place the pan in the oven to get hot (approximately 10 min).
- Toss chickpeas, seasonings and 1tbsp oil in a bowl and make sure they are coated well.
- Carefully add the chickpeas to the hot pan. Let bake for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
