Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas rock!

I love a good crunch and a snack, especially if its healthy too! This recipe for roasted chickpeas is all those things and a bit more. I’ve tried to make roasted chickpeas a few times and they were ok….I really like this version. Super simple to make too!

Just a few ingredients and a bit of time and you will be in business. These tasty snacks are good to throw on top of a salad or some cooked veggies for a bit of crunch or eat them right from the container.

I originally found this recipe as part of another recipe for sweet potatoes and tahini sauce from one of my go to websites – One Green Planet. I highly recommend you check out their site whenever you are looking for inspiration or information. I follow their Facebook page too, its always giving me great ideas. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/

Ok let’s make some roasted chickpeas……

Roasted Chickpeas

These little gems are so easy to make you can get creative with the spices you add and change it up. I used some of my dehydrated basil from my garden and the flavour was excellent.

I could see throwing these is a salad, in a trail mix, on veggies or just as a snack on their own. The cost and the nutritional value are two additional good reasons to make your own roasted chickpeas. You control the quality and type of ingredients and that is always good.

By making your own, you will know exactly what is going in them and kids love them. If you are really ambitious you can prepare your own cooked chickpeas or using them from a can is just fine.

Here is the basic simple recipe to make your own…..

Roasted Chickpeas

You’ll need about an hour to make these babies. A few minutes to mix them up and about 35-40 minutes to cook them. Remember to stir them a few times while they are cooking to be sure you get an even cook.

What you’ll need to make your Roasted Chickpeas:

• 1 1/2 c of cooked chickpeas (approximately one regular can of chickpeas or you can cook your own)

  

• 2 T of olive oil
• 1/2 t cumin
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1/4 c of other spices –  use any other fresh herbs you enjoy (chop them up fairly small) If you like them hot you could add some a bit of your favourite hot sauce too.

How to make your Roasted Chickpeas:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°
2. Place parchment paper on a baking pan/cookie sheet
3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas if from a can. You can save the chickpea liquid (called aquafaba) and make all sorts of cool recipes like a vegan meringue – seriously I’m not fooling you!
4. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and toss with the oil till every little pea is coated.

   

5. Add in all the other spices and herbs and toss until all the spices are everywhere!
6. Spread the coated chickpeas on the parchment paper and bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, stir a few times to cook evenly. They should be crispy and a golden brown when done.
7. Remove from oven, cool and eat away or use as a topping to add crunch and flavour to other dishes
8. Store remaining roasted chickpeas in an airtight container for another time

These chickpeas and the Saucy Tahini for Veggies Sauce go great together! Absolutely delicious on sweet potatoes!