Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas are such a great idea.
I like that these roasted chickpeas are a crunchy snack that are not fried in oil.
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
This is a simple to make snack that also satisfies that need for crunchy food.
I like how many healthy diets this chickpea snack recipes is friendly to.
Did you try my recipe for easy roasted salted chickpeas?
That is a similar recipe for a roasted chickpea snack.
This recipe is a bit more flavorful- something that I can appreciate.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
You may be wondering are roasted chickpeas bad for you.
If you are not a meat eater then you know how important it is to find protein that does not come from meat.
You will also find that chickpeas have other benefits related to nutrition as well including fiber, folate, and magnesium.
Chickpeas are considered to be pretty healthy as they are a member of the legume family.
Vegan diet followers like chickpeas because they are low in fat, carbs, and sodium. Also impressive, chickpeas are also nearly fat free, which is why they are encouraged on a lot of diets and food plans.
Since this recipe calls for canned chickpeas, you may be wondering should you wash canned chickpeas.
For a recipe such as this one, I suggest draining the chickpeas and then rinsing them. This will help reduce sodium in the recipe as canned chickpeas are often packages with salt as a preservative.
The easiest way to dry the chickpeas for this recipe is to use a towel.
A clean dish towel will work as will a good paper towel. Simply use the towel to blot the beans dry. If blotting does not seem to work for you I suggest placing the beans between two towels and rolling or pressing them dry.
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
People ask, are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing.
The answer is an easy one. Yes, they are the same thing only with two different names which means that
when you look for canned chickpeas, also look for canned garbanzo beans.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Patting the chickpeas dry with a paper towel is one way to make sure that your chickpeas get crunchy.
I also suggest checking the chickpeas before taking them out of the oven to make sure that they are fully baked. - It is a good idea to stir the chickpeas every ten minutes while they bake. This will help insure that they baked evenly.
- While this is a recipe for chili lime chickpeas, you could use other seasonings instead.
This can include Italian Seasonings or a Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend.
How to air fry chickpeas.
This recipe for crispy chili like chickpeas can also be made in an air fryer.
Start by rinsing and drying the chickpeas as directed above.
Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
You may need to make this recipe in batches however, start by preheating the air fryer to 400.
Air fry the chickpeas until brown (about 15 minutes) shaking the basket every five minutes.
How to store chickpeas.
I suggest storing these chickpeas in an air tight container
They should stay crisp for a few days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing.
- How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
- Kale and Quinoa Caesar Salad.
- Mediterranean Style Green Bean Salad.
- Classic Eggplant Caponata.
- Easy Chicken Orzo Salad.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
As mentioned, I suggest draining the chickpeas and then rinsing them to help reduce sodium in the recipe. You can dry the chickpeas by patting them dry using a clean paper towel.
Also mentioned, the chickpeas should be baked until they are crisp.
The times for the chickpeas can differ. It is a good idea to stir the chickpeas every ten minutes while they bake to help insure that they baked evenly
Ingredients needed to make Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas.
- Chickpeas– 2 cans (15-16 ounces). Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry using a clean paper towel.
- Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons.
- Smoked Paprika– ½ tablespoon.
- Chili Lime Seasoning– ½ tablespoon.
- Lime- ½ lime cut in half.
How to make Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and towel pat them dry if you have not already.
- Preheat the oven to 400. You will need a rimmed baking sheet which you can optionally give a quick spray of nonstick.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to blend together the oil and the seasonings. Then toss the chickpeas in the ingredients, attempting to cover the chickpeas as much as possible.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Roast the chickpeas until they turn golden and are crunchy, It should take about 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the chickpeas or shake the pan every 10 minutes to assure that they bake evenly. Squeeze lime juice from the wedges over the chickpeas and serve.
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Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas, a simple recipe for a vegan, low fat, gluten free, and fiber rich healthy snack.
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
Ingredients
- Chickpeas– 2 cans 15-16 ounces. Rinsed and Dried.
- Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons.
- Smoked Paprika– ½ tablespoon.
- Chili Lime Seasoning– ½ tablespoon.
- Lime- ½ lime cut in half.
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and towel pat them dry if you have not already.
- Preheat the oven to 400. You will need a rimmed baking sheet which you can optionally give a quick spray of nonstick.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to blend together the oil and the seasonings. Then toss the chickpeas in the ingredients, attempting to cover the chickpeas as much as possible.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Roast the chickpeas until they turn golden and are crunchy, It should take about 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the chickpeas or shake the pan every 10 minutes to assure that they bake evenly. Squeeze lime juice from the wedges over the chickpeas and serve.
Recipe Notes
The times for the chickpeas can differ. It is a good idea to stir the chickpeas every ten minutes while they bake to help insure that they baked evenly
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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