Spicy Garlic Chickpea Crunch

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 small, juiced lemon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (≈5 min).

2. 2

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel (≈2 min).

3. 3

   In a bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and optional pepper until evenly coated (≈3 min).

4. 4

   Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared sheet and roast for 18‑20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crisp and golden (≈20 min).

5. 5

   Remove from the oven, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, toss briefly, and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.