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    Easy Roasted Chickpeas

    Published: Feb 16, 2017 · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 by Melissa · 6 Comments

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    Easy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack to eat right off the pan, or to store in the fridge as part of your weekly meal prep!

    Easy Roasted Chickpeas

    Roasted chickpeas are taking over my kitchen and I'm not sad about it! We are in love with this simple dish and make multiple batches a week. I was in a major snack rut last month and I asked the folks on Instagram for help. A friend mentioned they snacked on roasted chickpeas and a little light went off! I use them in main dish meals, but I hadn't thought about eating them plain for a snack. You guys, they are so good warm right off the pan. I actually had to stop typing this post to go and make a batch because they sounded so good.

    I love that they are inexpensive to make, they are quick to prepare (takes about a minute to get them into the oven), and when they come out of the oven they are warm, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and so delicious.  Plus, you can add whatever seasonings you like to them. We've been into "taco," "curry," and "ranch" roasted chickpeas (recipes in the notes), but you really could add anything that you like, want, or have on hand. It's very flexible!

    Easy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack to eat right off the pan, or to store in the fridge as part of your weekly meal prep!

    This is a salty crunchy snack that is good for you! Chickpeas are one of those cool "pulses" that I told you about and they have some great health benefits like high levels of iron, zinc, folate, phosphorus, and B vitamins. They also have lots of fiber and protein. I think they are a great thing to add to your diet, and this is a really tasty way to do that.

    Tips and Tricks for Making Roasted Chickpeas:

    • You can play around with flavor combos.The possibilities are endless! Experiment to find what you like.
    • Taco: ½ teaspoon each - chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika
    • Curry :1 teaspoon yellow curry powder + ½ teaspoon cumin
    • Ranch: 1 teaspoon dill + ¼ teaspoon onion and garlic powder
    • Roasted chickpeas won't stay crispy if you store them in the fridge (I like to prep them ahead of time for salads), but they are still full of flavor and delicious. If you want them crispy and warm, eat them right away.
    • You can also use fresh herbs, though I would wait until after the chickpeas are roasted to stir them in so that they don't burn in the oven.

    What are the health benefits of chick peas?

    Chickpeas are high in fiber,protein, and contain several key vitamins and minerals. They are also good source of protein.

    How long will roasted chickpeas last?

    When stored in an airtight container they will last up to a week.

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    Easy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack to eat right off the pan, or to store in the fridge as part of your weekly meal prep!

    Easy Roasted Chickpeas


    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Easy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack to eat right off the pan, or to store in the fridge as part of your weekly meal prep!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 15-ounces
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons of seasonings/herbs of your choosing (combo ideas in notes)
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Drain the chickpeas and then give them a good rinse with cold water. Place them on a layer of paper towel and use another paper towel to blot of some of the extra water.
    2. Place the chickpeas in a small bowl and add the olive oil. Give the chickpeas a stir so that the oil coats them well. Add your seasonings and salt and stir again to combine.
    3. Place the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the outside is crispy and darkened and the inside is creamy. Remove from the oven and enjoy hot. Serve over salads or with roasted veggies over quinoa.

    Notes

    Favorite flavor combos:
    TACO - ½ teaspoon each - chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika
    OR
    CURRY - 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder + ½ teaspoon cumin
    OR
    RANCH - 1 teaspoon dill + ¼ teaspoon onion AND garlic powder
    The possibilities are endless! Experiment to find what you like.

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Category: Snack
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ Cup
    • Calories: 264
    • Sodium: 771.3mg
    • Fat: 11.8g
    • Carbohydrates: 31.1g
    • Protein: 11.4g

    Keywords: beans, gluten-free, snack, vegan

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    I'm a big chickpea fan. Here are some of my favorite chickpea recipes that I have posted:

    • Roasted Chickpea and Veggie Quinoa bowl
    • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    • Healthy Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 6 Simple Salad in a Jar Recipes (two of the recipes have roasted chickpeas in them)

    These Easy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack to eat right off the pan, or to store in the fridge as part of your weekly meal prep!

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    1. Steffanie Dilts

      December 03, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      I'm going to try a somewhat plain version (with garlic/ginger, maybe) to put inside of vegetarian egg rolls. Wish me luck!

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      • Melissa

        December 04, 2018 at 9:42 am

        That sounds so delicious!

    2. israelisalad

      February 16, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      I love chickpeas! I've tried making roasted chickpeas before and tend to burn them. Any tips other than checking on them every few minutes?

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      • Melissa

        February 20, 2017 at 5:50 am

        The first time that I made them I burned them too and then I didn't try again for years. You might want to try a thicker baking sheet or using parchment or a baking mat on the bottom, those things seemed to help me not burn them before they were done cooking. Good luck friend!

      • israelisalad

        February 20, 2017 at 10:25 am

        Thank you for the tips!

    3. Beka

      February 16, 2017 at 9:43 am

      This is going to have to be tried!

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