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Home » Dairy Free » Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan).

May 20, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 7 Comments

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seasoned crunchy chickpea recipe

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!

seasoned crunchy chickpeas

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.

chickpeas with spices

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.

spiced roasted chickpeas

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.

crunchy chickpeas

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.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. 

If you make these, please share on Instagram and tag me @prettybeeblog. I love to see what you’re making!

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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
  • â…“ 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. 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Mustard Free, Nightshade Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Comments

  1. Barbara

    May 24, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    I tried the zucchini chocolate muffins today and had some trouble with them collapsing in the middle. I will try again and not add the pumpermickel flour or avoid that bit of almond meal I added.

    Where can I find the garam masala found in the chick pea recipe? Is this a powder or paste?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 29, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      It’s a powder, and I have found it at the grocery store. Several brands make it. McCormick makes it, as well as Simply Organic, I believe. Make sure the brand you choose is safe for your dietary needs!

      Reply
  2. czenkovich@yahoo.com

    May 23, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Will have to try this. Sounds like a great alternative to potato chips!

    Reply
  3. Shannon

    May 23, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Those look delicious!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Meeling

    May 23, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Kelly, those look so good! I’ll definitely give those a try – I love garam masala!!

    Reply
  5. Vanisha @ Vanishas Life In...Australia

    May 23, 2012 at 9:16 am

    This is such a popular snack in Fiji, but sadly I never learnt to make it. I’m so glad you posted this, can’t wait to try it out this weekend!

    Reply

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