Description
A healthy, crunchy, and savory snack made from roasted chickpeas coated in olive oil, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. These baked chickpeas are high in protein, easy to make, and perfect for satisfying salty cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.
- Pat the chickpeas completely dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove all moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and toss gently until the cheese adheres to the chickpeas.
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats. Do not crowd the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan for 10-15 minutes to allow them to crisp up further.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving or storing.
Notes
Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly dried before baking to achieve maximum crunch. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet, as this causes steaming instead of roasting. Let the chickpeas cool completely after baking to harden. For a vegan version, substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
Keywords: chickpeas, healthy snack, parmesan, garlic, baked, crunchy, high protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy recipe