These Seasoned Chickpeas are oven roasted in everything bagel seasoning until perfectly crisp and golden. They make a delicious and wholesome snack and are great for lunch boxes, picnics, road trips and every day snacking.
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If you are looking for a wholesome and healthy simple snack for you and your family, this seasoned chickpeas recipe is it! It's vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly. Garbanzo beans are baked in extra virgin olive oil and a dash of salt until they are crispy, crunchy, and golden. Toss with everything bagel seasoning to make a snack that's nutritious and delicious.
Seasoned chickpeas are one of our go-to homemade snacks, along with dark chocolate energy bites, apple nachos and chocolate pudding.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: also known as garbanzo beans. Canned chickpeas are perfect. They should be rinsed, dried, and de-shelled the best you can.
- Everything bagel seasoning: sometimes called everything-but-the-bagel seasoning depending on the brand.
- Oil: I use extra virgin olive oil, but your favorite neutral olive is okay.
- Salt: just a dash is used, but since salt is a personal preference feel free to leave it out. There will be some in the seasoning blend too.
Step-By-Step Directions
Our roasted chickpeas are made in only 3 simple steps:
- Drain the can of chickpeas into a colander. Rinse well with cool water. Gently use your fingers to remove the shells as you rinse. Transfer rinsed chickpeas to a paper towel. Peel off remaining shells and discard. Gently dry the chickpeas between paper towels. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while the chickpeas continue to air dry.
- Place chickpeas on a parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with extra virgin olive oil and spread out in one layer. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning while still warm. Toss well to coat in the seasoning and serve.
Seasoning Variations
Instead of everything bagel seasoning, use any of these spice and herb combinations for great tasting roasted chickpeas:
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic salt
- Jerk seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Cajun seasoning
- Mediterranean spice blend
- Taco seasoning
- Cheesesteak seasoning
Chef's Tip
The chickpeas can be tossed with most seasonings prior to roasting, unlike when using everything bagel seasoning. Everything bagel seasoning contains sesame seeds which can easily burn when baked for 20 minutes in high heat.
How To Store Roasted Chickpeas
For ultimate crispiness, roasted chickpeas are best eaten immediately after baking when you're enjoyed them as a snack. They begin to lose their crispiness if left uneaten. However, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days if you don't mind. Or, when adding to other meals like salads or grain bowls. Do not store roasted chickpeas in the fridge.
FAQs
Yes! Chickpeas are loaded with fiber and protein. They are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. They have a low glycemic index and are full of vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas are a great choice for people following a variety diets, including diabetics, vegans and vegetarians.
Roasted chickpeas are crunchy, but not too crunchy like tortilla chips or crackers. They shouldn't hurt your teeth and soften as soon as you begin chewing. On the contrary, dehydrated chickpeas are very crunchy!
Don't go crazy trying to keep them crispy for longer than a few hours. Unless you dehydrate your garbanzo beans, they will naturally lose crispness within a couple hours of baking. To keep them as crispy as possible for as long as possible, store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to eat.
Recipe
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans, 15 ounces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Drain the can of chickpeas into a colander. Rinse well with cool water. Gently use your fingers to remove shells as you rinse. Transfer rinsed chickpeas to a paper towel. Peel off remaining shells and discard. Gently dry the chickpeas between paper towels. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while chickpeas continue to air dry.
- Place chickpeas on a parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with extra virgin olive oil and spread out in one layer. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning while chickpeas are warm. Toss well to coat in the seasoning and serve.
Notes
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Alex says
What a fantastic snack these make, and I love how crispy they are. Great tip to remove the skins prior to roasting!