With a toddler and a beer nerd/ultramarathoner in this house it is imperative that there are healthy yet delicious (extra points if it pairs well with a cocktail) snacks on hand at all times.Crunchy, healthy, and satisfying, these roasted chickpeas do the trick. Inspired from a recipe for cumin and yeast roasted chickpeas from an issue of Food & Wine, these roasted chickpeas using caned chickpeas are fast and simple to make.
Packed with protein, zinc, and folate, these crunchy and delicious roasted chickpeas are not only healthy but seriously addictive. Here are three of our favorite flavor combos: Sriracha, Lime, and Cilantro; Sea Salt and Rosemary; and Honey. The 3-year-old sidekick, Mia, loves the Sea Salt and Rosemary and Honey and can eat them faster than my husband. Best eaten warm but can be stored in an air-tight container, this amazing snack will be gone fast. Make extra.
Sriracha, Cilantro, and Lime Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce*
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (1 lime)
Rosemary and Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain chickpeas. With a paper towel, pat dry the chickpeas. Not to worry if some of the skins come off. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, sea salt, and rosemary.
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain chickpeas. With a paper towel, pat dry the chickpeas. Not to worry if some of the skins come off. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, brown sugar, and sea salt. Add chickpeas to the bowl and toss to coat.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the chickpeas evenly on the pan.
Place in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crunchy. Allow to cool and serve. Best eaten warm.
Sriracha, Cilantro, and Lime Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce*
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (1 lime)
Rosemary and Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain chickpeas. With a paper towel, pat dry the chickpeas. Not to worry if some of the skins come off.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, brown sugar, and sea salt. Add chickpeas to the bowl and toss to coat.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the chickpeas evenly on the pan. Place in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crunchy. Allow to cool and serve. Best eaten warm.

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February 28, 2012 

















Comments
Ally
I totally love everything about this recipe…mostly that it’s easy and oh so delish!!Thanks!! :)
amy @ fearless homemaker
love the three different variations. pinned for the next cocktail party we host!
Jennifer | Mother Thyme
These look fabulous! I have made roasted chickpeas before but never using these combination of ingredients. A definite must try I look forward to whipping up! :)
Danielle
Outstanding. Next time I will double the recipe :)
Sue
does anyone know the calorie.nutritional information on these recipes?
Thanks!
Parga Greece
Gorgeous!! I love chickpeas…
In Sock Monkey Slippers
thanks!
Yolande szekfy
Yum
dalton
wow. these all look so yummy. I’ve never even thought of roasting chickpeas like this and serving them as a finger food. The rosemary and sea salt option really caught my eye. lucky for me i have an open can of chickpeas in my fridge….can’t wait to try these out tonight! thanks for sharing these great ideas!
Jenn
Can I use foil instead of parchment paper? Do you think it matters? Thanks!
In Sock Monkey Slippers
I think that would be just fine!
Lauren
Ours were still soft after about 40 minutes, so we kept them in a bit longer and they ended up burning:( Any ideas on what was keeping them from getting crunchy?
In Sock Monkey Slippers
I’m so sorry! Let’s see what we can figure out. Which recipe did you use? Did you use parchment paper?