ROASTED CHICKPEAS!
Golden…
Spiced…
Oven-toasted…
Chickpeas! Man these things are good!
I first served them at brunch a few weeks ago and haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. To me, they make the perfect snack food and seem so much better than popcorn.
I totally whipped up a batch of these to nosh on whilst catching up on Drop Dead Diva.
They’re great for snacking on whilst watching TV or a movie or to put out during a dinner party or otherwise entertaining. Best part…the leftovers make an excellent salad topper for lunch the next day!
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
Adapted from Claire Robinson’s recipe
Note: make a double-batch if you’re entertaining
Ingredients:
- 1 18-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- dash garlic powder (up to 1/4 tsp)
- dash chili powder
- dash onion powder
- dash cayenne pepper (add to spicy taste but careful – it’s H-O-T!)
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine and whisk together olive oil and spices.
- Add chickpeas and stir to combine till all chickpeas well-coated.
- Spread chickpeas evenly in baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning chickpeas once halfway through cooking.
- Let cool 5-10 minutes till safe to eat and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nom nom nom!
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dang these are so easy to make! kettle corn popcorn is my fave.. i may try a chickpea version
great recipe!
I have been itching to make roasted chickpeas – I would love to make a sweet one though…
this looks really great! i’m always on the lookout for healthy snack food.
Mmm those look delicious
I have only had chickpeas once that were cooked in a stew and I was not a big fan. Maybe I need to try them a different way.
Yum! Perfect alternative for me to popcorn which always gives me a terrible stomach ache. Must try this asap!
Yum, simple and delicious. I love things that 1. I have the ingredients for and 2.that are quick and easy.
Those look soooo good!
Oh my gosh I love this idea! Such a great snack, and it wont leave the kernels stuck between my teeth.
I abhor chickpeas….seriously, I don’t eat hummus even though everyone tells me it’s delicious, but you really make these look delicious….I may….just…have to…….try them..and of course if I do, I’ll let you know!
Hi! I noticed you like roasted chickpeas. They’re so yummy and fun to make!
I just tried out SWEET roasted and candied chickpeas. Here’s the link to the post on my blog.
http://italktofood.blogspot.com/2010/09/carmel-candied-cinnamon-crunchy.html
Yum! Just made these and put some in my baby kale salad along with grape tomatoes, olives, a bit of leftover brown rice, roasted pumpkin seeds, and a couple small dollops of salsa. Oh and some pretzels on the side =)! This is the first recipe I’ve tried from this site. Can’t wait to try some more!