Description
Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, flavorful snack that brings excitement to your taste buds with every bite. These golden nuggets are easy to make and require minimal ingredients, making them the ideal treat for movie nights, game days, or any time you crave a deliciously healthy munchie. Seasoned to perfection, roasted chickpeas are not only a fantastic source of protein and fiber but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin (or your favorite spice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Toss the chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle salt and spices over the chickpeas, mixing well to ensure even coverage.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crunchy, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (36g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg