Crispy Chickpea Protein Snack (Print View)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas with savory spices deliver a nutritious and tasty bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for maximum crispiness.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings if desired.
04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even crisping.
06 - Remove from the oven when golden and crunchy; allow to cool slightly to enhance crispness before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that salty crunchy craving without the heavy feeling of potato chips
  • The spice blend hits smoky savory notes that make them genuinely addictive
02 -
  • Soggy chickpeas usually mean insufficient drying before roasting or overcrowding the pan
  • The skins on some chickpeas will naturally separate and that is perfectly normal
03 -
  • Rubbing off the loose skins before roasting makes a noticeable difference in crunch
  • The ten minute stir is not optional, it prevents burning on one side
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