Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Seasoned crunchy chickpeas are a tasty vegan and gluten free snack that packs a lot of fiber and protein! You’ll love how crispy these get – they are addictive!

When you have a nut allergy, it can eliminate a lot of snack options. If you used to snack on nuts, you might miss that crunch, and the salty and savory flavor of nuts. It’s time to find a substitute.

Chips are salty and crunchy, but they lack the protein and healthy fats that nuts contain. I’ve found a good alternative…seasoned crunchy chickpeas.

We love spiced chickpeas over here, especially if they are roasted and savory and crunchy! This is a snack that we make regularly – my older son loves these. We even like to put them on top of broccoli soup.

Are roasted chickpeas a healthy snack?

Spiced crunchy chickpeas are high in protein and high in fiber. They are also a great source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B-6. If you need to follow a low sodium diet, be sure to get low sodium chickpeas, and you can also eliminate the added salt from the spice mixture.

There are lots of roasted chickpea recipes around the internet. I’ve made these seasoned crunchy chickpeas many times over the years and have adjusted the temperature and seasoning to what works for our oven and our tastes.

How do you make crunchy chickpeas?

• You’ll need to take a can of chickpeas, and drain and rinse them. Place them on a cookie sheet and pat them dry with a paper towel.
• Add the olive oil and spices, and then roast in the oven. Keep shaking the pan to make sure all sides of the chickpeas get roasted evenly.
• Once they’re done, let them cool completely, then store the roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature.

Since oven temperatures vary, be sure to watch your chickpeas as they bake. If they start exploding, you will need to reduce the heat. Keep shaking the pan occasionally to insure even cooking.

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Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas.

An easy and healthy snack to make in the oven, these crunchy chickpeas are perfectly seasoned and so tasty.

Course Snack

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.

Keyword chickpea snack, roasted chickpeas

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 228 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
• ⅓ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.

2. Arrange the chickpeas on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil and season with the spices.

3. Put in the oven. Give the pan a little shake once in a while so the chickpeas get toasty on all sides.

4. Bake until browned and just beginning to crisp, about 40 minutes. Raise the heat to 375 and cook for an additional 10 minutes to make sure they get nice and crunchy. 

5. Do not overcook the chickpeas, though, they can get rock hard.

6. Let cool and serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition Facts

Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas.

Amount per Serving

Calories

228

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

203

mg

9

%

Potassium

 

347

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

 

30

g

10

%

Fiber

 

8

g

33

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

9

g

18

%

Vitamin A

 

290

IU

6

%

Vitamin C

 

1.4

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

61

mg

6

%

Iron

 

3.8

mg

21

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

You can also use these roasted spiced chickpeas on top of a spinach salad for a little extra crunch!

This post was originally published in May 2012. It has been updated with an improved recipe and new photos.