Looking for a healthy snack that is flavorful as well?! Try these crispy oven roasted chickpeas. Call it a revelation of a nutty, crunchy, protein snack. There are lots of flavor combinations you can pursue, but you can keep it simply salted as well.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
15ouncescooked chickpeas (1 can)
olive oil
coarse sea salt
additional spices/herbs (NOTE 1)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and dry them by spreading them on a clean, dry towel. Fold the towel and lightly but vigorously move the towel across the chickpeas, so the chickpeas roll around. This will dry them better and also removes some of the skins on the beans. Use another dry towel if you did not manage to really dry the peas. Pull off any loose skins, and discard.
Transfer the chickpeas to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a generous pinch of coarse salt.
Slide the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Shake the baking sheet, so the chickpeas change position and roast another 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. (NOTE 1)
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately add more salt and toss.
If you like to try to add herbs and spices, this is the moment to do it; while the chickpeas are still warm. (NOTE 2)
Notes
Not all ovens are made or bake/roast equally, so check what happens during the second 15 minutes. You don't want to end up with tooth shattering peas, nor don't you want mushy ones. If 2 x 15 minutes is not enough, add some minutes and stay alert.
Alternative flavor additions: - chili powder and cumin - curry alone or in combination with - paprika powder - rosemary - cinnamon and sugar if you like a sweet snack