Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

Craving something crunchy? These spicy roasted chickpeas will give you healthy satisfaction without too much salt or saturated fat.

 

 

Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
Per serving: 412 calories; 1 g saturated fat; 10 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 59 g carb; 706 mg sodium; 19 g protein; 17 g fiber

 

Ingredients

• One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss chickpeas with oil and spices until evenly coated. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, shaking pan occasionally, until chickpeas are golden and crunchy, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
   
   
   
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   Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

   
   

   

   
   

   Chickpeas, once roasted, take on the flavor and texture of nuts, making them a fun snack with drinks. Prepare the simple appetizer in under 15 minutes for any holiday cocktail party. 

   Recipe provides 8 servings

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Ingredients

   • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
   • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
   • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
   • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
   • Coarse salt

   Directions

   1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven until oil is hot, 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, cayenne pepper, and cumin seed. Season with salt and toss to combine. Place chickpea mixture on hot baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake until chickpeas are crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and let cool slightly. Serve warm.