Roasted Chickpeas

These tasty Roasted Chickpeas are one of our favorite healthy snacks. These delicious balls of goodness also go wonderfully on top of a salad. Packed with flavor and protein, these chickpeas are crispy, oil-free, gluten-free, vegan, and one of our Daniel Fast Snacks.

These delicious and healthy roasted chickpeas are a key ingredient in our Roasted Cauliflower Soup recipe. If you love chickpeas, check out our air fryer falafel recipe. It's another great appetizer and goes great on a salad.

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Ingredients
How to make these roasted chickpeas
Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients

Chickpeas (canned)
Lemon
Smoked paprika
Ground cumin
Onion powder
Garlic powder

Oh, Roasted Chickpeas—where have you been all my life? I have always been a sucker for crunchy snacks. So, when I embarked on the idea you can roast chickpeas that ended up as a flavorful and crunchy dish, I almost did a happy dance.

I love this Roasted Chickpeas recipe because the chickpeas are a blank canvas. All you need to do is add your favorite seasonings, throw them in the oven, and you have a delightfully crunchy and healthy snack in under an hour.

Nutritionally, chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber—great for taking the edge off between meals.

How to make these roasted chickpeas

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Be sure to remove as much excess water as you can—this helps them crisp up while roasting.
Add chickpeas and fresh lemon juice to a mixing bowl.
Combine spices and toss with chickpeas.
Spread chickpeas evenly onto a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for *30 to 40 minutes, until crispy. *Note: ovens vary so be sure to check your chickpeas about 25 minutes after putting them in the oven.
When chickpeas are roasted and crispy, remove them from the oven and enjoy!

Enjoy this healthy protein-packed snack within two days of making it. They will lose their crispiness the longer they sit, but they're still a great snack or topping for salad.

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top view of spices being added to chickpeas in a mixing bowl — 1. combine spices and add them to the mixing bowl with chickpeas and lemon juice

top view of chickpeas being tossed with spices in a mixing bowl — 2. toss to coat chickpeas with spices

top view of chickpeas spread across a silicone mat lined baking sheet — 3. spread chickpeas evenly onto a lined baking sheet and put into the oven

top side view of a baking sheet with roasted chickpeas — 4. when the chickpeas are done roasting, remove from oven and cool to room temperature

Switch things up and try subbing out your popcorn on movie night for these bad boys; you will be pleasantly surprised. You can add these delicious balls of goodness to the Curry Quinoa Chickpea Salad or Easy Rainbow Salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are chickpeas still healthy when roasted?

Yes, especially when they don't have added oil or sugar. This recipe uses only chickpeas, lemon juice, and spices, so it's protein-packed, low in sodium and low in fat (no oil).

Are roasted chickpeas good for weight loss?

Yes, they can be provided they don't have added oil. Oil is very calorie-dense and can slow or even thwart weight loss goals. However, these roasted chickpeas are oil-free. They are high in protein and fiber, which helps you to feel full. Try adding these roasted chickpeas to a large rainbow salad, for a delicious, satisfying, and figure-friendly meal.

Do chickpeas have to be cooked before roasting?

Yes, absolutely. If you're not using canned chickpeas, be sure to cook dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) beforehand. To learn more about the different methods for cooking chickpeas, check out this post, How to Cook Dried Beans.

Are roasted chickpeas high in calories?

These roasted chickpeas are not high in calories because this recipe omits oil. Oil is calorie-dense. One tablespoon is 120 calories. Since this recipe uses lemon juice, which is 3 calories per tablespoon, this recipe will help support achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

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