Smoky Roasted Chickpea Crunch
Crispy oven-roasted chickpeas tossed with smoked paprika and cumin — a crunchy, protein-packed snack that stores well for days.

Total
45 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cup canned chickpeas
- 1 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp tsp sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Drain, rinse, and thoroughly pat the chickpeas dry, removing any loose skins.
- 3
Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- 4
Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until deeply golden and crisp.
- 5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds while hot, cool 5 minutes to crisp further, and enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
310
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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