This recipe for Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas makes for a perfect snack.
I like that this snack is also friendly for the Mediterranean Diet.
Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas
This is a healthy snack that is friendly to so many diets and eating lifestyles.
What Mediterranean Diet followers like is that this is a healthy snack that is also easy to make.
This is also an easy recipe to make on your own.
All you will need to make this are some chickpeas, oil, and some seasoning as I will show you later.
Chickpeas Nutrition is an impressive one.
You probably already know that the Chickpea is a member of the legume family.
Also, as a follower of the Mediterranean Diet, you also probably know that legumes are one of those foods that are encouraged on the diet.
Chickpeas are considered to be pretty healthy.
They are low in fat, carbs, and sodium. However, chickpeas are also nearly fat free, which is why they are encouraged on a lot of diets and food plans.
Chickpeas also have some protein in them.
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.
By the way, you could also call the chickpea a garbanzo bean.
There are many other names for the chickpea that you may have heard of. One reason for all of the names is that chickpeas are eaten pretty much all over the world in many different ways.
I must say that I am quite impressed with all of the different kinds of chickpea recipes.
As I just mentioned, chickpeas are eaten pretty much all over the world.
This is one big reason why there are so many recipes for how to use them in dishes.
Roasted chickpeas alone, such as in this recipe, make for a great snack.
But, they could also be ground up to make a flour. Or, you could make a delicious hummus with your chickpeas.
For this recipe, I am suggesting that you use canned chickpeas.
When you look for canned chickpeas, also look for canned garbanzo beans.
These beans have different names, as mentioned earlier, and their name on the label may vary as a result.
Look for a can of chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, that is between 15 and 16 ounces for this recipe.
You will need to prepare your Chickpeas before you make this recipe.
Do not worry as this is an easy kind of preparation to make. We need to dry the beans before we can use them in this recipe.
The easiest way to dry the chickpeas 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.
There is a tendency for folks to oil and season their chickpeas before they go into the oven.
However, doing so can cause your recipe to not turn out so great. I suggest roasting the chickpeas on the oven and then tossing them in your seasoning when you take them out.
Here are a couple more tips for you when you make your tasty roasted chickpeas.
I like to prep my pan with parchment paper because it is both easier to clean and helps with transferring the chickpeas.
Also, do not forget to stir the chickpeas while they are roasting and also, keep an eye on them to prevent any burning. Lastly, eat your roasted chickpeas as soon as possible as they tend to lose their crispiness quickly.
Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas
This is an easy recipe that has no many healthy benefits associated with it.
I like that you can personalize your roasted salted chickpeas with additional seasonings if desired.
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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Easy Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza.
- Mediterranean Diet Whet and Oatmeal Muffins.
- How to Make a Chicken Burrito Bowl for Two.
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The recipe for Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas
As mentioned, you will need canned chickpeas.
When you look for canned chickpeas, also look for canned garbanzo beans.
These beans have different names, as mentioned earlier, and their name on the label may vary as a result.
Here is what you will need to make this recipe.
- Canned Chickpeas– 1 15-16 ounce can.
- Olive Oil- 1- ½ tablespoons. The amount of oil that you use is both a personal preference and dependent on the other ingredients that you use. I
- Salt- 1 ½ teaspoons (Kosher salt is good).
- Additional Seasonings- up to 2 teaspoons. This is a personal preference however, I would recommend cumin, Old Bay Seasoning, Paprika or even a taco seasoning.
Here is how to make Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas.
As mentioned, I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 400.
- Use a cookie or baking sheet that is rimmed to prevent your chickpeas from rolling off the sheet. Prep your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, transfer your chickpeas to a strainer and rinse them in cool water. Then dry the chickpeas using a towel. Blotting or rolling the chickpeas should work. While you are drying them, be sure to pick out any shells or other items that may be mixed in with the chickpeas.
- Place the chickpeas in a medium sized bowl and toss them with the olive oil and salt. Make sure that you are fully covering all of the chickpeas while you toss them.
- Next, transfer the chickpeas to the prepped baking sheet and spread them evenly on the sheet. bake for 25- 30 minutes or until the begin to brown. You should stir the roasting chickpeas often and keep an eye on them for browning while they roast.
- Remove the roasted chickpeas and stir in the remaining seasonings. Then serve them while they are warm and tasty.
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Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas– 1 15-16 ounce can.
- Olive Oil- 1- ½ tablespoons. The amount of oil that you use is both a personal preference and dependent on the other ingredients that you use. I
- Salt- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt is good.
- Additional Seasonings- up to 2 teaspoons. This is a personal preference however I would recommend cumin, Old Bay Seasoning, Paprika or even a taco seasoning.
Instructions
- Here is how to make Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas.As mentioned, I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 400.
- Use a cookie or baking sheet that is rimmed to prevent your chickpeas from rolling off the sheet. Prep your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, transfer your chickpeas to a strainer and rinse them in cool water. Then dry the chickpeas using a towel. Blotting or rolling the chickpeas should work. While you are drying them, be sure to pick out any shells or other items that may be mixed in with the chickpeas.
- Place the chickpeas in a medium sized bowl and toss them with the olive oil and salt. Make sure that you are fully covering all of the chickpeas while you toss them.
- Next, transfer the chickpeas to the prepped baking sheet and spread them evenly on the sheet. bake for 25- 30 minutes or until the begin to brown. You should stir the roasting chickpeas often and keep an eye on them for browning while they roast.
- Remove the roasted chickpeas and stir in the remaining seasonings. Then serve them while they are warm and tasty.
Recipe Notes
- Canned Chickpeas– 1 15-16 ounce can.
- Olive Oil-
- Salt- Kosher salt is good
- Additional Seasonings- up to 2 teaspoons. This is a personal preference however, I would recommend cumin, Old Bay Seasoning, Paprika or even a taco seasoning.
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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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