Savory Roasted Chickpeas
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These savory roasted chickpeas are an addictive, healthy snack. I’m always looking for different sources of protein to sustain me between meals, and chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are perfect for this. A half cup of cooked chickpeas has almost 8 grams of protein, which is much higher than most snack foods. They are deliciously crunchy right out of the oven. The texture changes a bit if you store them, but you can get them crispy again by putting them under the broiler for a minute. Check out my Chipotle Lime Chickpeas for a different, but equally delicious, healthy snack recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 11/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Stir together the seasonings in a small bowl. Pour them over the chickpeas in a large bowl and stir to coat evenly.
- Place the chickpeas in a single layer in a roasting pan or on a cookie sheet with sides.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. As stated above, you may want to put them under the broiler for a minute or two if they've been stored in the container for more than a few hours.
Nutrition
Savory Roasted Chickpeas Price Breakdown
I start with dried chickpeas, which are much cheaper than the canned version. They cost $.17 per cup when you start with dry beans, but they’re $.50 or more per cup when you buy the canned version. The total cost of this recipe is $.55, or $.18 per half-cup serving. These savory roasted chickpeas are a great healthy substitute for the empty carbs we often reach for between meals.
I’m definitely going to try this. It sounds yummy. Re: shells removal – I’ve tried using chickpeas both ways. Taking the time to remove the shells definitely makes a difference! I wouldn’t make hummus with the shells on, they turn out gummy and chewy. Without shells they are smooth and creamy.
Interesting! Thanks for the info.
When you say “cooked chickpeas” what do you mean? I don’t eat chickpeas, but my daughter loves them. We have just used them in hummus and salads, so I’m not familiar with how to cook them.
Anne, if you buy canned chickpeas, they are already cooked. If you buy dried chickpeas, they’re hard and you can’t eat them like that. You soak them and boil them according to the package directions. I usually soak overnight, rinse, and then boil for a couple hours (until soft).
That was going to be my question…so you do soak and cook first?
Yes, Meeghan, they need to be soaked and cooked first. You could also use canned chickpeas already cooked, but I always start with dry ones.