Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
These crunchy roasted chickpeas are the ultimate healthy snack - high in protein and fibre, low in calories and fat, vegan and gluten free.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas / 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne papper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Dry them completely by placing them between two paper towels. You can get rid of the skins that fall off on their own, but there’s non wed to go through the hassle of removing all of them.
- In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chilli powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Add the chickpeas and toss well to coat evenly.
- Spread the chickpeas out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and mix around on the baking sheet and roast for additional 20 minutes, or until browned.
- Let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg