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Healthy Snack: Spicy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

January 15, 2013 By betsy 15 Comments

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When you get a craving for something crunchy, salty, and spicy, don’t reach for the chips! Grab this healthy snack instead: Spicy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas! With flavors of chili and cumin, you can enjoy this guilt-free vegetarian snack anytime!

roasted chickpeas

Welcome to my latest, and greatest obsession. Spicy roasted chickpeas.

Need a healthy snack idea? As someone who has a salty tooth (as opposed to a sweet tooth) I’m always looking for ways to satisfy my cravings without eating fatty, greasy chips. It’s a tough one, because nothing is as crunchy or satisfyingly salty as chips in my book.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

However, these chickpeas did the trick!  They are super crispy and crunchy, just as much as my beloved tortilla chips, but instead of filling my gut with empty calories, they filled it with healthy fiber that helped me to feel full longer. A delicious, healthy snack that helps you feel full, and doesn’t make you want to snack more?!?! Yes please!

I make two batches of these per week and there are never any leftovers.

can of garbanzo beans

The best part about roasting chickpeas is that they are a blank canvas. You can season them with whatever flavors you’re craving; from spicy, to garlic, to citrus, and even sweet! Of course I went for super spicy, using this extra hot Chili Mix I had in my pantry. The Hubs and I gobbled up a whole batch in one sitting.

These crunchy little bites are also a great topping for salads, or any other place you’re looking for an extra crunch.

bottle of chili powder and cumin with chickpeas in background

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

More great ways to use your crispy chickpeas

  • Roasted broccolini with crispy kale, chickpeas, and burrata
  • Grilled chard salad with crispy chickpeas
  • Dairy free creamy cauliflower soup with lentils and spiced toasted nuts
roasted crispy chickpeas on parchment
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Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

These roasted crispy chickpeas are the perfect craveworthy snack. Make them spicy, mild or even sweet. 

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy chickpeas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 412 kcal
Author betsy

Ingredients

  • One 15-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Extra Hot Chili Mix

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.Toss chickpeas with oil and seasoning until evenly coated. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Roast, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are golden and crunchy, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Crispy Chickpeas
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 412 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 618mg18%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 16g64%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 205IU4%
Vitamin C 2.8mg3%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 6.5mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

orange roasted chickpeas scattered on white napkin


 

Craving more healthy food snack ideas?

  • Buffalo Chicken and Celery Appetizers
  • Broccoli, Cheddar Ranch Tots
  • Zucchini Nachos

 

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Betsy, these look awesome! I’m making some right now! I also looooveeee chips, so thanks for giving me an alternative!

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Yum! I probably won’t make mine quite as spicy, but great snack idea! Do they need to be refrigerated?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      January 15, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Nope, just keep em in a tupperware!

      Reply
  3. Natalie says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    These look delicious! As a Dietitian and fellow food enthusiast, I am always looking for new healthy snack/meal ideas to use myself and to share with my clients. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  4. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Mmmm roasted chickpeas – one of the two healthy snacks I make often. The other? Kale chips!

    Reply
  5. LoriannRD says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    YUMMY! Just made myself a batch. Perfect snack and I have been meaning to do this for ages.
    High fiber & protein goodness!!

    FYI I am sending your fun blog to some clients tonight who want some easy and healthy recipes.
    You rock, lil mamasita!

    Reply
  6. Patti says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Can I use dry chickpeas instead or canned? How do I prepare them before oven baking them? What other seasonings can i use to make them citrus-y or sweet?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      January 20, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      Definitely! You’d just have to soak the dried chickpeas overnight. For different flavors I would try zesting a lemon over the beans before roasting, or squeezing some lemon juice on them. Or, for something sweet, why not sprinkling them with sugar and cinnamon? Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  7. Amy BelovedAtmosphere says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Love this snack idea! Gonna try them today – so excited to have healthy, tasty low-fat snacks (rather than all the chips – yes!) for our 2 little vegetarians. Oh, and me, too! 😉 Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  8. Julia says

    February 9, 2013 at 12:03 am

    I’ve heard a few times that roasted or pan fried chickpeas are the bees knees. Yours look delicious – fun to pop in your mouth for a tasty snack and also healthy! Hope you have a great weekened!

    Reply
  9. codojedzenia says

    February 9, 2013 at 3:34 am

    Woww, nice recipe and healthy! I have to try it soon!

    Reply
  10. Mirjana says

    February 9, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    This is nice and healthy snack. Thanks a lot!

    Reply
  11. cooking says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Amazing! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a
    completely different subject but it has pretty much the same page layout
    and design. Excellent choice of colors!

    Reply
  12. Lolo says

    January 2, 2016 at 1:26 am

    What would happen if I omitted the parchment paper? Will it affect the crispness of the peas?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      January 2, 2016 at 11:22 am

      No, but it will make a mess out of your baking sheet

      Reply

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