Description
These crispy spiced chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack option or salad topping, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), (drained and rinsed)
- 1½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dry: Spread the chickpeas out on a kitchen towel and cover them with another towel. Gently roll them around to loosen some of the skins and to thoroughly dry them (the drier the crispier!). Remove any loose skins.
- Bake Without Spices: Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes without any oil or spices.
- Spice Mix: Meanwhile, mix the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season: After 15 minutes, toss the chickpeas with one tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with the spice mixture and stir until evenly coated. If there is extra oil on the baking sheet, pat it dry with paper towels.
- Bake Again: Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then stir the chickpeas and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until they reach your desired crispiness.
- Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly, then let the chickpeas cool inside.
- Serve: The chickpeas are delicious plain, drizzled with hot honey, or in your favorite salads, wraps, or grain bowls.
Notes
- Letting the chickpeas cool in the oven helps them become extra crispy.
- Adjust the spice mixture according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg