Crispy Oven Baked Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • 2 15-oz cans garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • a generous pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite spice or herb - such as chipotle pepper, garlic powder, curry, cumin...

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry tops of cans before opening. Open cans and empty the beans into a strainer or colander, then rinse well under cool running water until there is no more foaming or bubbles. Shake to remove excess liquid/water. Place onto a few layers of paper towels to pat dry. Remove and discard any excess loose skins if you see them. Transfer baking sheet lined with parchment paper - spread them out so that they are in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, shaking pan about halfway through to allow beans to dry out a bit. Remove pan from oven and drizzle with olive oil, Stir to coat. Sprinkle with salt and spice of choice - we love the smokey and spicy chipotle pepper. Stir again to mix in seasonings Return pan to oven and continue to bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until a little crispy, but not totally dried out - they will continue to get crispier as they cool. Adjust seasoning as desired. To make them extra crispy - allow them to rest in the oven after the oven has been turned off to cool. Once cooled - store in a ziplock style bag, glass jar or other sealed container for up to 1 month.

Categories

  • Appetizer
  • Snack
  • Plant-Based Protein
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick and Easy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
1/4 cup
Serves
9
Calories
145.00
Total Fat (g)
3.00
Sodium (mg)
207.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
23.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
6.00
Protein (g)
7.00