Roasted Chickpeas
Oven roasted chickpeas are the best vegetarian snack, crunchy topper, or the base of a chickpea salad! Bonus - they're a great vegetarian protein option.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 (15-ounce can) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 to 3 teaspoons spices ((see tips above!))
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the chickpeas. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them thoroughly under running water in a strainer.
- 2
Dry the chickpeas. Place the chickpeas on a towel and gently pat them dry. Let them dry for a few minutes and remove any loose skins.
- 3
Toss in spices. In a medium bowl, add the chickpeas and drizzle with olive oil. Then add the salt and spices. Toss everything together until the chickpeas are well coated.
- 4
Roast the chickpeas. Spread the chickpeas into a single even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Give the pan a shake halfway through to make sure all sides are roasted.
- 5
Serve immediately. Remove the chickpeas from the oven and serve immediately.