Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
These crispy roasted chickpeas are a healthy, high-protein snack packed with flavor. Choose from sweet cinnamon, ranch herb, or spicy kick seasoning for a snack that’s gluten-free, vegan, and ideal for meal prep or lunchboxes.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Strainer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 cans organic low sodium chickpeas 15 oz each
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cooking oil spray optional
Sweet Cinnamon Flavor
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ranch Herb Flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Spicy Kick Flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat dry and let air-dry fully.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Spray lightly with oil if using parchment.
- Spread chickpeas evenly and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While roasting, prepare the spice mixes for each flavor in separate bowls.
- Once roasted, divide chickpeas into three bowls. While still hot, toss each batch with olive oil and the appropriate seasoning mix.
- For sweet flavor, coat with the maple syrup mixture and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or store in a loosely covered container at room temperature.
Notes
To restore crunch after storage, re-toast chickpeas in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 7 minutes.
Each serving is based on approximately one fourth cup of seasoned roasted chickpeas.
- Calories: 36
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Total Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Sodium: 296 milligrams
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Potassium: 14 milligrams
- Vitamin A: 201 IU
- Calcium: 6 milligrams
- Iron: 1 milligram