Healthy Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, protein-packed snack roasted with smoky paprika and garlic, ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 can chickpeas 15-ounce, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- cayenne pepper pinch, optional
Instructions
Roasting Process
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain, rinse, and thoroughly pat the chickpeas dry, removing any loose skins for extra crispness.1 can chickpeas
- In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp sea salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, cayenne pepper
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared sheet, leaving space around each bean.
- Roast for 30 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even browning, until golden and crackling.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the chickpeas cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Avoid refrigeration to maintain crispness; for make-ahead prep, toss the dried beans with oil and spices up to a day in advance and roast just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 30gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12g
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