Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas

Many packaged snack foods like chips and cookies are nutrient-poor, so our body doesn’t get a signal that we’re full….and we continue to eat more.

Why choose chickpeas (a.k.a., garbanzo beans) as a snack instead? Besides tasting great, their nutritional profile is hard to beat. They’re an excellent source of plant-based protein, and the fiber will help you feel satisfied.

You can buy seasoned roasted chickpeas at the store, but it’s cheaper to make your own, and you can customize the flavor to your liking. And they’re especially delicious enjoyed hot, right out of the oven.

Some recipes have you add the seasonings before roasting, but spices can burn and become bitter. This recipe adds them towards the end of the cooking process. Feel free to experiment!

Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 40 minutes
    Yield: 2 cups (about 4 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 2 – 19 oz. cans of cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and thoroughly dried
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • t/2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp salt

Choose a seasoning combination:

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika / 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 tsp sugar / 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp turmeric / 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 lime (juice and zest) / 2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry using paper towels or a clean dish towel. Rub gently to remove chickpea skins that come off when drying (the drier the better).
  3. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil and salt. Toss gently so that the chickpeas are evenly coated. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, gently shaking the baking sheet every 10 minutes.
  4. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and evenly coat with the seasoning of your choice. Roast for 5-10 more minutes, or until dry and crispy. Serve immediately.

Adapted from Yay for Food

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