Description
A crunchy, smoky, and savory vegan snack made from roasted chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and spices. This healthy alternative to chips is easy to make, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander to remove starchy liquid.
- Pat the chickpeas completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Remove any loose skins for better crispiness.
- Transfer dry chickpeas to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and half of the salt.
- Toss well with hands to ensure every chickpea is evenly coated in oil and spices.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Do not crowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan or stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with the remaining salt while hot.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes to allow them to crisp up further.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
The key to crispiness is drying the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting and ensuring they are not crowded on the baking sheet. If they feel soft when hot, let them cool completely as they will crisp up. To re-crisp, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. For extra crunch, leave them in the turned-off oven for 10 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8th
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 8
Keywords: vegan snacks, roasted chickpeas, smoked paprika, healthy snacks, gluten-free snacks, high protein snacks, meal prep snacks, crunchy snacks