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    Roasted Chickpeas

    Published: Jul 7, 2022 · by Nico

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    Roasted chickpeas are a quick and easy way to add healthy protein and tasty crunch to salads and soups. They are also perfect as a crunchy and healthy snack.

    Learn how to roast them in the oven with three simple ingredients and how to season them with your favorite spices and seasonings.

    Roasted chickpeas
    On this page:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Tips
    • Variations
    • More oven-roasted recipes
    • More chickpea recipes
    • Questions
    • Storage
    • Recipe

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    Roasted chickpeas are a simple and delicious way to add a healthy crunch to soups, salads, and many other dishes.

    You can even have them as a mid-morning or post-workout snack.

    They are packed with flavor and with nutrition, with a good amount of plant protein.

    You can make our roasted chickpea recipe with three simple ingredients: olive oil, salt, and canned chickpeas.

    Once baked, add one of your favorite spices, from curry powder to smoked paprika, from ground cumin to chipotle powder, to create your favorite roasted chickpea flavor.

    Roasted chickpeas are easy, tasty, crunchy, nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free, and we are sure you will love them. Let us know your favorite spice in the comments below.

    Ps. If you have an air-fryer, check out our air-fried chickpeas recipe. They are even crunchier and easier to make.

    oven roasted chickpeas with curry powder

    Ingredients

    ingredients for oven-roasted chickpeas
    Ingredients for roasted chickpeas: canned chickpeas, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Spices are optional, based on your taste. We like chipotle powder, curry powder, rosemary, ground cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.

    Chickpeas

    You can use canned chickpeas or dry chickpeas, sometimes known as garbanzo beans. If you use canned chickpeas, you must rinse them well and pat them dry with a kitchen cloth.

    If you use dry chickpeas, you need first to soak them in water overnight, then boil them for one to two hours till fully cooked. You can cook them in a regular pot, slow cooker, or instant pot.

    Olive oil

    Use extra virgin olive oil for extra flavor and nutrition. The oil coats the chickpeas and helps them get crisp and tasty in the oven.

    You can replace olive oil with canola oil and avocado oil, although we think olive oil tastes better for this recipe.

    Salt and Pepper

    Salt makes the roasted chickpeas extra tasty. We like to add a pinch or two of sea salt or kosher salt. If you are on a low sodium diet, you can omit the salt and increase the spices.

    Spices

    You can use most spices as the seasoning for roasted chickpeas. They are optional; however, we do recommend using one spice or a spice blend to add extra flavor to your crunchy chickpeas.

    Good options are smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, ground cumin, chili powder, chipotle powder (Nico's favorite because hot and smokey), cayenne pepper, lemon zest, lime zest, rosemary, and more.

    Our tip is to add the spices after you roast your chickpeas because the spices might burn in the oven, rendering the recipe bitter and burnt.

    eggplant soup with crispy roasted chickpea
    Eggplant soup with roasted chickpeas with chipotle powder.

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 400°F or 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then dry them with a kitchen cloth or paper towel.

    patting chickpeas dry with a kitchen towel

    If some of the chickpea skin comes off, you can discard it. It's not necessary to remove all chickpea skins unless you want to.

    discarding chickpea skins

    Transfer chickpeas onto the baking sheet and season them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    Toss them around to coat them evenly in the oil, then arrange them on a single layer.

    seasoning the chickpeas with oil, salt and pepper

    Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until dry, golden, and crunchy.

    Take them out of the oven and season them with your favorite spice (we use curry powder in this case) while still hot and in the baking tray. Toss, then taste and add more spice if you like.

    Transfer to a serving bowl, or add on top of your favorite soups and salads.

    seasoning roasted chickpeas with curry powder

    Serving suggestions

    Snack

    Roasted chickpeas are a healthy snack to eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon. I also love them after a workout or while working at the computer.

    Keep them in a bowl on your kitchen counter, ready to be eaten. They are like popcorns but tastier and more nutritious, packed with fiber and healthy plant protein.

    oven roasted chickpeas with chipotle powder

    Soups

    You can use oven-baked chickpeas instead of croutons on top of soups of any kind. Our tip is to change the spices based on the soup you are serving.

    For instance, use dried rosemary if serving them on a tomato soup. Try smoked paprika or chipotle powder for an eggplant soup or curry powder for butternut squash or zucchini soup.

    eggplant soup with crispy roasted chickpea

    Salads

    Use them in pasta salads, Italian salad, or other salads, such as tofu salad or tomato and cucumber salad. They will quickly make your bowl of greens a complete meal.

    Other dishes

    Try the on top of stuffed veggies. Our favorite is stuffed roasted eggplant with avocado spread, Italian tomato salsa, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

    roasted eggplant with avocado spread, Italian tomato salsa, roasted chickpeas

    They are also great on top of hummus or baba ganoush (eggplant dip); in this case, we spice them with ground cumin or smoked paprika.

    You can even serve them on top of toasted bread or bruschetta with a delicious spread. We can recommend:

    • avocado spread
    • tofu cream cheese
    • vegan ricotta
    • artichoke pesto
    roasted chickpeas on toasted bread with avocado spread

    Tips

    Rinse and dry the chickpeas with a kitchen cloth before roasting them. The little oil we use will stick better to their surface if they are dry, making them crispier.

    Apply the spices after baking while the chickpeas are still hot. Some spices burn if added before baking, developing a bitter and burnt flavor.

    Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely closed jar in a dry corner of your kitchen. The next day, bake or air fry, for a couple of minutes, to give them an extra crunch.

    Variations

    Air fryer chickpeas

    Air fryer chickpeas are even crispier and quicker to make than oven-roasted chickpeas. The air fryer, with its constant hot air flow, cooks the chickpeas in just 10 to 15 minutes, making every single one extra crunchy.

    If you have an air-fryer at home, waste no more time and check out our air-fried chickpeas recipe.

    air fried chickpeas

    More oven-roasted recipes

    • roasted eggplant
    • oven-roasted zucchini
    • roasted bell peppers
    • oven-roasted brussels sprouts
    • roasted vegetables
    • oven-roasted asparagus

    More chickpea recipes

    If you love cooking with chickpeas, take a peek at these wholesome garbanzo bean recipes:

    • Chickpea salad
    • Vegan tuna with chickpeas
    • Easy Chickpea stew
    • Quinoa salad with chickpeas
    • Chickpea pasta salad
    • Italian Rice salad
    • Couscous salad
    • Eggplant salad

    Or see our best vegan chickpea recipes list with tips for how to cook with chickpea flour as well.

    Questions

    Are roasted chickpeas still good for you?

    Yes, absolutely. Roasted chickpeas are a perfectly healthy and nutritious snack. Roasting does not change the nutritional profile of the chickpeas.

    The added spices and the extra virgin olive oil load the chickpeas not only with flavor but with plenty of antioxidants that are good for you.

    Should chickpeas be boiled before roasting?

    Canned chickpeas do not need to be boiled before roasting.

    Dry chickpeas, on the other hand, require overnight soaking and one to two hours of boiling until they are cooked throughout before you can roast them.

    Do chickpeas lose protein when roasted?

    No, protein loss is thought not to be an issue when roasting chickpeas, although further research is needed in this field.

    Storage

    Store roasted chickpeas on the kitchen counter in a jar with the lid loosely closed. They keep for a couple of days. The next day, they won't be as crunchy unless you bake them again or reheat them in an air fryer.

    If you want to keep them for longer, you can store them in the fridge. However, they'll absorb moisture and get chewy in the refrigerator. Air fry or bake them for 4 to 5 minutes to bring back the crunch.

    Recipe

    roasted chickpeas

    Roasted Chickpeas

    Author: Nico
    Roasted chickpeas are a quick and easy way to add healthy protein and tasty crunch to salads and soups. They are also perfect as a crunchy and healthy snack.
    Learn how to roast them in the oven with three simple ingredients and how to season them with your favorite spices and seasonings.
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    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 33 mins
    Course Snack, Topping
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 76 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ cups (one 15 oz can) cooked chickpeas or garbanzo beans
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 -3 teaspoons your favorite spice paprika, curry, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and many more.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F or 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then dry them with a kitchen cloth or paper towel.
      patting chickpeas dry with a kitchen towel
    • If some of the chickpea skin comes off, you can discard it. It's not necessary to remove all chickpea skins unless you want to.
      discarding chickpea skins
    • Transfer chickpeas onto the baking sheet and season them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
      Toss them around to coat them evenly in the oil, then arrange them on a single layer.
      seasoning the chickpeas with oil, salt and pepper
    • Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until dry, golden, and crunchy.
      Take them out of the oven and season them with your favorite spice (we use curry powder in this case) while still hot and in the baking tray. Toss, then taste and add more spice if you like.
      seasoning roasted chickpeas with curry powder
    • Transfer to a serving bowl, or add on top of your favorite soups and salads.
      oven roasted chickpeas with curry powder

    Video Recipe

    Roasted Chickpeas | Perfect for salads and toast

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Chickpeas
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 76 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Potassium 120mg3%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Dietary Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 175IU4%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg5%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Vitamin E 0.4mg3%
    Vitamin K 3µg3%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Folate 66µg17%
    Iron 1mg6%
    Manganese 0.4mg20%
    Magnesium 19mg5%
    Zinc 1mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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