Who loves snacks? I thought so. Me too.
The trouble with most snacks is that, despite being delicious, aren’t the best for us. Don’t get me wrong; I like to make sweet sloppy love to some salty potato chips, sugary donuts, and fatty dips. At the end of the brief love affair, though, I’m left feeling empty and, let’s face it, sick.
So where do you turn for a more satisfying snack partner? Look no further than the small but mighty chickpea, or if you want to be fancy, the garbanzo bean. You might be more used to them smashing into a hummus dip or swimming naked in a vinegary three bean salad. I like mine roasted, with plenty of garlic. They take on a great crunchy texture and more nutty flavor. And being a versatile legume, you can experiment with various herbs and spices for different flavors.
This crispy roasted garlic chickpeas recipe is the easiest snack ever. Mix everything together in a bowl (or Ziplock!) and bake. If you want to save them for later snacking, keep them fresh by storing them in a glass jar. No need to refrigerate! This filling snack lasts for up to 2 weeks.
Not only do they make for a great snack, you can toss them into your favorite vegetarian dish like this Cauliflower Steak recipe for an infusion of protein. Give ’em a try! Happy Snacking!
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 – 15 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 415°.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel. They should be slightly damp – not sopping wet.
- In a large bowl or Ziplock bag, combine oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. Add the chickpeas and mix until well-combined.
- Empty the chickpeas onto the baking sheet and spread them out. Try to situate the chickpeas mostly together in the center of the pan. Outliers have a tendency to burn.
- Bake for 25 minutes, tossing every 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove and cool. Then enjoy!