The other day I made a batch of roasted chickpeas, and my kids went crazy for them! I love munching on these, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much my kids enjoyed them as well. When I posted the above photo on Instagram, several people asked for the recipe, so I thought I would share today!
This is a great recipe for kids to learn to make! I love letting my kids help me in the kitchen, and this recipe is definitely one that they can make (with a little help from me getting the pan in and out of the oven).
Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas satisfy that craving for something salty and crunchy, while being healthy and full of protein!
Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans)
- olive oil
- salt
- seasonings (I used smoked paprika, cumin, and pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil. Preheat oven to 375.
- Drain chickpeas in a colander in the sink and rinse well.
- Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with some olive oil (a few teaspoons), salt to taste, and seasonings of choice. For this batch, I used about 1 tsp. smoked paprika, ¼ tsp. cumin, and ¼ tsp. pepper. You can use any combination of favorite spices!
- Pour chickpeas onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, then toss to help them cook evenly. Bake another 15 minutes and check again. You want them to be crispy, but watch carefully so they don't burn.
- Let cool and enjoy!
- You may store leftovers in an airtight container, but they will lose their crispiness once stored.
Like I mentioned above, these taste the best on the first day they are made (when they are nice and crispy). You can also store them for another day, but I’ve found that they get a little softer at that point (still tasty, though)!
Enjoy on their own as a snack, alongside a meal, or as a salad topping!
