Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Smoked Paprika
A crunchy Mexican-spiced snack of oven-roasted chickpeas with smoked paprika, lime, and a hint of chili heat.

Total
40 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 1.5 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain chickpeas and pat very dry with a towel.
- 2
Toss chickpeas with avocado oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- 3
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast 30-35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until crisp.
- 4
Remove from oven, toss with lime zest and lime juice, and cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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