Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack for the whole family and can be made sweet or spicy or even plain with a drizzle of olive oil. They are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and offer you fiber and protein.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt {more or less to taste}
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika {or your favorite spice: other ideas cinnamon paprika, sumac, za'atar}
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. On a rimmed baking sheet put a paper towel down and lay the chickpeas out in a single layer. Lay another paper towel over the chickpeas and let them sit for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- After 20 minutes roll your hands over the paper towel to loosen any casings. Pick through the chickpeas and discard any loose casings.
- In a medium mixing bowl mix together chickpeas, olive oil and salt.
- Spread back on a rimmed baking sheet (without the paper towel) and roast for 35-40 minutes tossing occasionally, until crispy and golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the spice of your choice over the chickpeas (for example 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon). If using honey put the chickpeas back in a mixing bowl and stir the honey in.
- Serve warm or put in a tupperware dish. These are best the first day.