A perfectly Roasted Crispy Chickpeas Recipe that is gluten-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly. They make for a perfect snack or can be added over salad. So crispy, tasty, and easy to make.

One thing that gets most of us is snacking on the wrong stuff? If you are one of those people that love to constantly snack and are looking for a HEALTHY snack option then you have to make these Roasted Crispy Chickpeas. They are just perfect for snacking. They’re also great to use as salad toppers! They are gluten-free and Vegan-friendly. Snack your way to a healthier you!

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If you’re after other delicious snacks, why not also try my Cookies and Cream Energy Bites and my Paleo Walnut Date Energy Balls!

why you’ll love these roasted crispy chickpeas

Packed with flavor! These little crunchy chickpeas are dusted in garlic powder, sea salt then sprinkled with fresh cilantro. Every bite is flavorful.
Super crispy. The chickpeas are roasted to perfection, providing the most satisfying crunch.
A healthy snack. Protein-packed and high in dietary fiber, these little beauties are guilt-free.
Easy to make a big batch. Only 5 ingredients, minimal prep, these are so easy to whip up.

ingtredients you’ll need

Garbanzo Beans
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Sea Salt
Cilantro

how to make these roasted crispy chickpeas

Prep your garbanzo beans – Rinse the beans, remove any extra skins and pat dry with a paper towel.
Coat the beans – Toss them in olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
Bake – Spread the beans on a baking tray and bake for 30-40 mins.
Allow to cool, sprinkle with cilantro, serve and enjoy!

recipe notes and tips

Use a preheated oven.
Be sure to line your baking tray with parchment paper.
Make sure to stir the beans every 10-15 mins during baking.
When the chickpeas are golden brown, they are ready.
Allow them to cool completely before serving.
For spicy crispy chickpeas, add some crushed chili flakes.
Top with some fresh cilantro or you can use parsley.
Roasted chickpeas are the best day of making, and they lose their crispiness as time goes on.

Do Chickpeas have any health benefits?

Chickpeas are loaded with nutrients that are so good for you. Besides the fact that they are a great source of protein for vegans and people with a gluten allergy, Chickpeas have high amounts of iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6, folate, magnesium and so much more. They are high in fiber and helps regulate your insulin level. Chickpeas contain minerals such as calcium and phosphate which promotes bone health. More reasons to snack on those roasted chickpeas eh?

Are chickpeas easy to digest?

Want to make this Roasted chickpea recipe but worried about whether you can easily digest it? Another name for Chickpeas is garbanzo beans which is a type of legume. Legumes are much easier digested because they are typically lower in starch and natural sugars.

how to store these crispy chickpeas

Store these Roasted Crispy Chickpeas at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate them or the chickpeas will become chewy. I’d recommend leaving them in a bowl or jar on the counter, loosely covered with a piece of foil.

These Roasted Crispy Chickpeas last for up to 4 days stored at room temperature.

If you need to re-crisp these little beauties, just warm them in the oven at 300 degrees F for a few minutes!

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