Description
Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, flavorful snack that’s easy to make and loaded with nutrition. Enjoy them solo or as a delightful addition to salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly; pat them dry with a towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, soak dried chickpeas overnight before boiling briefly.
- Experiment with different spices like chili powder or nutritional yeast for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg