Description
A foolproof, ultra-crunchy, family-approved roasted chickpea snack that's easy, protein-packed, and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ½ to 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels. Get them as dry as possible.
- Spread on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake “naked” (no oil or spices) for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat. Add spices, toss again.
- Bake another 10 minutes. Stir, then bake 5–10 minutes more, until crisp.
- Turn off oven, crack the door. Let chickpeas cool inside for max crunch.
- Enjoy. Store in an airtight container at room temp up to 5 days.
Notes
For max crunch, eat the same day or re-crisp in the oven as needed. Drying the chickpeas thoroughly and the ‘naked’ pre-roast are key steps for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack-sized portion
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg