Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
🧆 Crispy Roasted Chickpeas 3 way
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20–30 mins | Total Time: 30–40 mins
Servings: 6 | Calories: 36 per serving
By Heart Healthy Greek
🥄 Why You’ll Love These
- ✅ High protein & fiber
- ✅ Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
- ✅ Endlessly customizable (choose sweet, spicy, or savory!)
- ✅ Perfect snack or salad topper
🛒 Ingredients
Base:
- 3 (15 oz) cans organic low-sodium chickpeas (1 can per flavor)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
🍯 Sweet (Maple Cinnamon):
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
🌿 Ranch (Herby & Savory):
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
🌶️ Spicy (Bold & Smoky):
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
🔥 Instructions
- Prep Oven & Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Drain and rinse chickpeas well.
Pat dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel, removing loose skins. Let air dry until completely dry. - Roast
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper (spray parchment lightly with oil).
Spread chickpeas evenly and roast for 20–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. - Make Seasonings
While roasting, combine each set of spice ingredients in separate small bowls. - Season Chickpeas
Remove roasted chickpeas and divide into 3 bowls.- 🧂 Ranch & Spicy: Drizzle each bowl with ½–1 tbsp olive oil, toss. Then add their respective seasonings and toss again to coat.
- 🍯 Sweet: Mix maple syrup and cinnamon, pour over chickpeas, toss to coat. Return to oven and bake for 5–10 minutes more to set glaze.
- Serve Immediately
Enjoy as a snack, or use as a crunchy salad topping.
🧊 Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Note: Chickpeas will lose crispiness over time and become chewier.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use dried chickpeas (cooked and dried) for even crispier results.
- Add lemon zest or smoked paprika for flavor twists.
- Mix two seasonings together (ex: ranch + spicy) for bold combos.
More Chickpea Recipes
- Greek Hummus
- Chickpea Blondies
- Classic Hummus
- Mediterranean Bean Salad