These healthy roasted spiced chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack by themselves or on a salad for extra crunch and protein. The best part is: you probably have these 4 ingredients in your pantry already!
Whip up a batch of crispy chickpeas anytime you have them leftover...maybe you have extra from your last batch of creamy hummus...or you needed some aquafaba for baking some chocolate chip cookies or a carrot loaf.
Pair these crispy roasted spiced chickpeas with a rainbow salad or this butternut squash couscous salad.
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Ingredients
The best thing about these roasted chickpeas is how few ingredients you need! They might already be in your pantry...
- chickpeas, obviously. Canned works best, and is also the most convenient.
- spice of choice (zataar in this case, see other ideas below)
- grapeseed oil is great for its high smoking point (olive oil works in a pinch)
- salt for seasoning
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, preheat oven to 350 F. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry with towel, then place into a bowl.
Next, toss with oil and spices until well coated, then pour onto baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
Then roast for 20-25 minutes, then remove from oven and let steam escape. Toss gently, and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
Finally, add salt AT THE END before serving, ideally once cool. Salt will pull the water out of the chickpeas if you add it early, making them mushy.
Hint: make sure to let the steam evaporate off the chickpeas for the crispiest bite. If you like them a little softer, don't let the steam evaporate.
Substitutions & Variations
These crispy chickpeas are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, nut free, sugar free and 100% fabulous. Since the ingredient list is so small, I don't recommend making any substitutions.
However, there are TONS of variations...
For a spicy mexican blend, try a pinch of cayenne, paprika and cumin. Leave out the cayenne if you're not a fan of heat.
For something Indian-inspired, try cardamom, coriander, cumin and a hint of curry powder. Leave out the curry powder if you're not a huge fan.
Get creative with your spice cabinet!
Equipment
No crazy equipment here - just a silicon mat or a sheet of parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Storage
Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. Make sure they've completely cooled!
Frequently asked questions
In my experience, roasted chickpeas are best within the first 2-3 days, as long as they're stored in an airtight container.
There's probably too much water. Here's what you can do to make a crispier roasted chickpea:
1. Make sure to dry chickpeas after washing
2. Halfway through roasting, let the steam escape before returning to the oven
3. Salt AT THE END so the chickpeas don't get mushy...salt will make the chickpeas sweat more in the oven.
Top tip
Don't forget to let the chickpeas "breathe' halfway thru roasting to let some of the steam escape.
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Healthy Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Snacks and Sides
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These healthy roasted spiced chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack by themselves or on a salad for extra crunch and protein. The best part is: you probably have these 4 ingredients in your pantry already!
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 tsp spice of choice (total, see notes)
- 1-2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry with towel, then place into a bowl.
2. Toss with oil and spices until well coated, then pour onto lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
3. Roast for 20-25 minutes, remove from oven and let steam escape. Toss gently, then bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
4. Add salt AT THE END before serving, ideally once cool. Enjoy!
Notes
Spices: you'll want about 1 tsp total...so if you want to do a mixture, try a quarter or half teaspoon of each.
Zataar, cumin, paprika, cayenne, coriander, and cardamom are all great spices for roasted chickpeas.
Keywords: crispy chickpeas, roasted chickpeas, spiced chickpeas, roasted spiced chickpeas, crispy roasted chickpeas, crispy spiced chickepas
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds - I love grapeseed oil
The Hangry Chickpea
super crispy, love how easy and versatile they are! made with zataar, and loved it.
★★★★★