High Protein Savory Roasted Chickpeas
Elevate your snacking game with these High Protein Savory Roasted Chickpeas—a crispy, flavorful treat that’s as healthy as it is delicious! Packed with plant-based protein, these crunchy chickpeas are roasted to golden perfection and seasoned with a savory blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, then finished with a zesty hint of lemon. Perfect as a wholesome midday snack or as a crunchy topping for salads and soups, this easy recipe is ready in under an hour and uses simple pantry staples like canned chickpeas and olive oil. Whether you're looking for a vegan snack option or just a protein-packed bite, these roasted chickpeas deliver on taste and nourishment in each crispy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove any extra salt and canning liquids.
Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels until they are completely dry to ensure crispiness.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring all the chickpeas are well-coated.
Add paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and stir well to cover the chickpeas with the spice mix evenly.
Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan halfway through baking to ensure even roasting, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and immediately zest lemon over the hot chickpeas for a refreshing finish.
Allow the roasted chickpeas to cool before serving as they will crisp up further as they cool.
Enjoy as a high-protein snack or use as a crunchy topping for salads or soups.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
