Spicy Roasted Chickpeas: A Crunchy Snack and Salad Garnish Recipe
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas are a crunchy, high-fiber snack perfect for satisfying salty cravings. These nutritious chickpeas are roasted with olive oil and a blend of smoky, spicy seasonings, offering a delicious guilt-free alternative to chips. Enjoy them warm or cold as a snack, salad topper, or soup garnish. This simple recipe uses canned or cooked chickpeas and comes together quickly with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 2 cups (500ml) cooked chickpeas (about 1 19oz/540ml can)
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder
- A sprinkle of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chickpeas.
- Prepare Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the cooked or canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Line Baking Pan: Line a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 30 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Toss with Seasonings: Place the chickpeas in the pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the smoked paprika, onion or garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt over them. Use a spatula to toss and coat the chickpeas evenly with the oil and spices.
- Roast Chickpeas: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Stir them halfway through roasting to ensure even crispiness.
- Check Crispness: After 40 minutes, check a few chickpeas for crunchiness. Let them cool slightly before tasting to avoid burns. Roast a few additional minutes if needed for extra crispness.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: While still warm, taste and add more salt if desired. Serve warm or allow to cool. These roasted chickpeas make a great snack or topping for salads and soups.
- Storage: Store leftover chickpeas in a bowl uncovered or loosely covered at room temperature for 3 to 4 days to maintain their crisp texture. Avoid tight coverings which can cause sogginess.
Notes
- Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are interchangeable in this recipe.
- You can use either canned chickpeas or those soaked and cooked from dried.
- If using salted canned chickpeas, reduce added salt to ¼ teaspoon; add more after roasting if needed.
- Smoked paprika comes in mild or hot; use whichever you prefer.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat if using mild smoked paprika.
- These crunchy chickpeas are excellent as salad toppings, soup garnishes, or mixed into grain dishes.
- Do not store roasted chickpeas in airtight containers to preserve crunchiness.
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