What do roasted chickpeas taste like

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack to satisfy your crunchy, salty snack cravings! Vegan, gluten free, portable and delicious!

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Crispy Chickpeas

If you’ve never made oven roasted chickpeas- you are in for a treat!

These crunchy, crispy, salty little bites of deliciousness are SO yummy and great for snacking on! We love them on their own, but they’re also great in salads or as a topper to this Paleo Butternut Squash Soup!

No matter how you enjoy them, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that your chickpeas actually come out crispy and not soggy!

Roasted Garbanzo Beans Ingredients:

To make roasted garbanzo beans you’ll need:

• chickpeas
• olive oil
• salt and pepper
• paprika

You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box. 

How to make Roasted Chickpeas:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees + prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner or cooking spray.
2. Drain + rinse chickpeas with water. Pat dry with a paper towel or dish towel.
3. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil, and spices in a bowl until thoroughly coated in the mixture.
4. Spread the chickpeas evenly on the lined cookie sheet.
5. Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 25 minutes, giving the cookie sheet a little shake every 10 minutes or so.
6. Allow chickpeas to cool slightly, and store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

One of the reasons I love this recipe so much is that you can easily customize it!

Substitutions for Chickpeas Snacks:

Oils– You can use olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil.

Spices – You can use any kind of spices on these chickpeas! We love these. Our taco seasoning is also delicious. Get creative with your favorite spices and make your own blend! You will need a total of 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice/seasonings in total – so have fun with it! You could even get adventurous with curry powder or smoked paprika.

WW Freestyle: The only points in this recipe come from the olive oil. Feel free to substitute or use a spray to make this 0SP

Tips for the best Baked Chickpeas:

• Dry off the chickpeas – Make sure you dry your chickpeas off thoroughly! If you’re using canned chickpeas, I like to run them through a strainer, drain them completely, rinse off any of the liquid from the can, and drain again. Then, I lay the chickpeas on a clean dish towel (you could use paper towels) and pat them completely dry.

• Don’t skimp on the oil – Using oil helps get the chickpeas super crispy. You can use olive oil or avocado oil, but make sure you don’t skimp on it!

Once you make your crunchy oven roasted chickpeas, you want to make sure you store them properly

Tips for storing this Roasted Chickpeas Snack:

Eat them quickly! Truthfully, these are best when eaten hot or shortly after they have come out of the oven. Since they’re not deep fried, they don’t remain as crispy for as long as many of the store bought brands!

Store in an airtight container: You can store these oven roasted chickpeas for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temp, but they will start to lose their crunch after that. 

Roasted Chickpea Recipe FAQ

Are chickpeas good for you?

Yes! Crispy roasted chickpeas have protein, fiber and healthy carbs – making them totally good for you!

Is eating chickpeas good for weight loss?

Roasted chickpeas can be good for weight loss. They’re lower in calories/carbs than bread and higher in protein and fiber.

Why are my roasted chickpeas chewy?

Your roasted chickpeas might not be crunchy for a few reasons. They could be under cooked, or have too much olive oil on them. Cooking them at a high temp with minimal olive oil helps them to get a nice crispy exterior.

How long can I store roasted chickpeas?

Homemade crispy roasted chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. After that they may get moldy because they have no preservatives

Can you use homemade chickpeas instead of canned chickpeas?

Yes! Feel free to use your own home cooked chickpeas. You’ll need about 1 cup of cooked beans to make this!

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack to satisfy your crunchy, salty snack cravings! Vegan, gluten free, portable and delicious!

Prep Time : 5 minutes

Cook Time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4 people

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• 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas drained, rinsed + patted dry
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees + prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner or cooking spray.

• Drain + rinse chickpeas with water. Pat dry with a paper towel or dish towel.

• In a bowl, toss chickpeas, olive oil and spices in a bowl until thoroughly coated in mixture.

• Spread the chickpeas evenly on the lined cookie sheet.

• Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, giving the cookie sheet a little shake every 10 minutes or so.

• Allow chickpeas to cool slightly, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips for the best roasted chickpeas:

• Dry off the chickpeas – Make sure you dry your chickpeas off thoroughly! If you’re using canned chickpeas, I like to run them through a strainer, drain them completely, rinse off any of the liquid from the can, and drain again. Then, I lie the chickpeas on a clean dish towel and pat completely dry.
• Don’t skimp on the oil – Using oil helps get the chickpeas super crispy. You can use olive oil or avocado oil, but make sure you don’t skimp on it!

Substitutions for this recipe:

• Oils- You can use olive oil or avocado oil.
• Spices – You can use any kind of spices on these chickpeas! We love Tiny Little Chef Seasonings, their House and Chili Lime Seasoning blends are great on these (you can use code CLEANEATING to save on their site!) Get creative with your favorite spices and make your own blend! You will need a total of 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice/seasonings in total – so have fun with it!
• WW Freestyle: The only points in this recipe come from the olive oil. Feel free to substitute or use a spray to make this 0SP

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Chickpeas Healthy Snack

Amount Per Serving (0.3 cup)

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Sodium 290mg13%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 125IU3%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients