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6 Comments Looking for a tasty and easy snack with roasted chickpeas?
You can vary this recipe as much as you like. Make the chickpeas spicy, like I did here, or give them a slightly sweeter twist. All you need is an oven and a little patience!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Chickpeas are such a versatile legume! If you’d like to serve something different from regular bar nuts, these roasted chickpeas are a great idea. They’re simple to make and easy to adjust to your own taste. This recipe was originally inspired by Deliciously Ella.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chickpeas – I use canned chickpeas for this recipe. You can also use dried ones, of course, but soaking, cooking, and then roasting takes much longer. Canned (or jarred) chickpeas are much quicker.
- Spices – I use chili flakes, cumin, and paprika here, along with salt and pepper. It’s a great mix, but you can easily switch it up. For example, cinnamon works really well if you want a sweeter version.
- Olive oil – In addition to the spices, you’ll need a little maple syrup and olive oil. That combination helps give the chickpeas their crispy texture.
(Check the recipe card below for the full ingredient list.)
How to Make Roasted Chickpeas
- Rinse the chickpeas under running water. Drain well and transfer them to a bowl.
- Mix with the spices, maple syrup, and olive oil. Spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet—make sure they’re not piled on top of each other.
- Roast for about 45 minutes in a preheated oven. Serve immediately.
Roasted Chickpeas FAQ
Pat them dry really well with paper towels after draining. The drier they are when they go into the oven, the crispier they’ll get.
On average, 25-35 minutes at 400 °F (200 °C). Give the baking sheet a shake halfway through so they roast evenly.
The options are endless! Classic ones are paprika, cumin, garlic powder, or chili flakes. For a sweet version, try cinnamon with a little sugar.
No the chickpeas are best made fresh. If you let them stand for longer the will lose their crispness fast.
Yes! They’re packed with protein and fiber, making them a nutritious and filling snack.
What Can You Do With Roasted Chickpeas?
I love adding these to salads such as this basic quinoa salad or even sprinkle them over a simple soup like this broccoli soup or the zucchini soup.
More Chickpea Recipes
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 500 gr chickpeas from a tin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- juice of 1 lemon
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200˚C/400˚F
- Drain the chickpeas, rinse them well and place on a large baking tray500 gr chickpeas
- Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, chili flakes, pepper and salt over the chickpeas and drizzle the syrup and olive oil over it as well. Shake and stir everything so all chickpeas have a coating of the mixture.1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili flakes, 2 tbsp maple syrup, salt and pepper, olive oil
- Put into the oven and roast for about 45 minutes or until golden and crunchy
Notes
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
These roasted chickpeas are delicious and great served over soup or as a quick snack!
Thanks
I will try to reduce then the time
But otherwise it was very nice
Thanks for your blog, it is lovely !
I have tried those but they were very dark / burnt after 35 minutes
Any ideas what I need to do to avoid that ?
Thanks
He Melody. Ah that’s a shame. It’s always a little hard to tell but every oven is different. I would keep a close eye on things from 20 minutes onwards for next time and adjust the time for your oven. Just take them out as soon as you think they are roasted enough. They do become darker but definitely not burned. Hope this helps!
Hoe lang kan je ze bewaren?
Dat durf ik niet te zeggen. Ik had het afgedekt met een plasticje maar dan worden ze taai en niet meer lekker. Meteen eten zou ik dus zeggen of in een fatsoenlijk bakje bewaren