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Crunchy Chickpea Snacks

Lightly toasted and crunchy, these savory chickpea snacks are a must-have! 

Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans, 14-15 ounce can)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Wash hands with soap and water.
  3. Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. Spread onto plate or cutting board. Pat dry with a clean towel. Add to small bowl.
  4. Add vegetable oil, salt, cumin, and black pepper to bowl with chickpeas. Mix until oil and spices are evenly distributed.
  5. Spray nonstick cooking spray onto a baking pan or cookie sheet. Spread out chickpeas onto pan.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until chickpeas are lightly toasted.
Notes
  • Recipe makes approx. 1 cup of roasted chickpeas. Each serving is 1/4 cup.
  • Store in an airtight container. If storing longer than 1-2 days, refrigerate roasted chickpeas.
Meal Type: Snack
Food group: Protein
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Source
University of Illinois Extension