This Roasted Chickpeas Recipe Rocks! Add Curry – And It’s Bombastic!
I get this questions all the time every time I offer these crunchy chickpeas as a delicious snack to my guests. HOT TO roast and prepare these naturally delicious legumes for a feast to enjoy with family and friends.
My chickpeas healthy snack is oven roasted. I use canned garbanzo beans, – the other name for chickpeas, – patted dry, then coated in virgin olive oil and spices.
In just twenty minutes, you can receive the best healthy baked snack ever!
Vary the seasonings of your choice on this roasted chickpeas recipe. Add smoked paprika, dried herbs, cayenne pepper or other spices. These crunchy chickpeas are best when eaten hot out of the oven! A perfect movie snack indeed.
For those of you love nuts, here’s my easy recipe for cashews with coconut sugar and curry. It’s divine when it comes to nutrition density and taste.
Crunchy chickpeas are high in fiber. Curry is rich in cancer preventative compounds. It is especially important to note that during the Breast Cancer Awareness month to allow all women to learn more about the foods they could add into their daily meals.
Why Garbanzo Beans Are Great for Skin Health
Manganese in garbanzo beans supports cellular health and energy. This, in turn, contributes to the protection of the skin from free radicals, which results in slowing down premature aging.
Being a zero cholesterol food, chickpeas boast of some amazing nutrients contributing to our overall well-being.
One cup (165 grams) of chickpeas has these nutrients inside:
12 grams of dietary fiber (40% of the daily value (DV))
4 grams of fat (5% of DV)
11 milligrams of sodium
14.5 grams of protein (29% of DV)
1.7 milligrams of manganese (84% of DV)
282 micrograms of folate (71% of DV)
0.6 milligrams of copper (29% of DV)
276 milligrams of phosphorus (28% of DV)
4.7 milligrams of iron (26% of DV)
78.7 milligrams of magnesium (20% of DV)
2.5 milligrams of zinc (17% of DV)
Prepare A Healthiest Holiday Snack with Oven Baked Chickpeas!
This flavorful healthy, crunchy snack can be stored in a jar with a tight lid. For an extra crunch, feel free to pop this roasted recipe into the oven to restore the initial crispiness!
If you enjoy healthy snacks with crunchy texture and flavor, check out this Homemade Trail Mix you can make in your own kitchen.
Crunchy, spicy roasted chickpeas are high in fiber and cancer-preventive compounds from curry. These are fairly spicy, so adjust the curry powder as needed for your own personal taste.
Vary the seasonings as you'd like; add smoked paprika, dried herbs, cayenne pepper or other spices.
These are best eaten hot out of the oven; if you find they get soft after storing, pop them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat chickpeas dry and drain on several layers of paper towels until completely dry.
- Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl and add olive oil, curry powder, garlic salt and black pepper. Stir to mix well. Spread in a single layer on two large baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes. Rotate pans, stir chickpeas and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until lightly browned and crunchy.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an air-tight container.
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40 thoughts on “Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe Is A Perfect Snack for Women’s Health”
These look so good! Never knew you could roast chickpeas!
This is quite a unique idea. I have chickpeas at home and I like roasted food. Definitely want to try this out.
Kuntala,
The best thing is that you don’t need to cook them. Just open a can, drain, and roast! Ready to eat!
This looks so so good!!! I can’t wait to make this recipe, it is healthy and delicious!!!
And you won’t regret. These chickpeas are delicious. You can make a batch for the movie night, add some nuts and other spices to the mix.
This looks nice and a love that it can also help with the health of the women out there..
Gideon,
Garbanzo beans are rich in fiber, protein and many micronutrients. They are an excellent substitute to animal protein.
I’m proud to say. I already tried this. And it’s so scrumptious!
Nikki,
This is awesome! So happy to have a fellow-reader who likes garbanzo beans.
This sounds like a super healthy and nutritious snack option. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Norma,
Manganese in garbanzo beans supports cellular health and energy. This, in turn, contributes to the protection of the skin from free radicals, which results in slowing down premature aging.
I wish I could eat that but sadly it’s a no coz my gout would just flare up like crazy.
Kathy, that is not good. But it is important to know the foods that upset your stomach.
That sounds like a great idea and will definitely need to try this out sometime. Those roasted chickpeas are looking quite delicious!
Lyanna,
And when you add your favorite spices and herbs, you can truly make a feast out of this simple snack.
I’ve been meaning to try these. I’ve gotta make them.
Rachel,
They are delicious! You can spice these in your own way that appeals to your taste buds. The texture and the flavor make it a go-to snack food for movies and breaks.
I totally need to try this out, I love chickpeas!
Krysten,
This is the easiest snack prep ever!
I experiment with different spices and herbs to diversify my snack offering to my family and friends.
When I know my friends are coming, I make a couple of cans of garbanzos with different toppings and spices. Everybody loves these snacks any time I offer them.
I eat sweetened chickpeas sometimes, it sounds great too when roasted.
Rose Ann,
Roasted chickpeas have a different texture. They become crunchy and carry a nice flavor from the herbs and spices. Truly, an amazing snack.
This is great specially to those who are keen to their health. It is incredibly tasty and I am happy it’s rich in fiber. This is super good.
Love eating chickpeas! They are such a simple and easy snack!
It looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it! Always great to try new healthier recipes!
I have heard these are very good. I am going to have to try this recipe out.
This looks really addictive! Would love to try it!
Oven roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and so healthy! I should try your recipe!
I love the idea of making these healthy little snacks!
I do love roasted chickpeas. This is a great recipe for snacking.
Thanks for the inspiration to make chickpeas… I hadn’t had them in a while. This recipe has great flavor.
Susan,
Happy to share something that will make your life easier, even if you make them once.
I have never actually had Chickpeas before. This looks delicious and I will have to try it!
Wren,
Then it’s time to try them out in their delicious variation of tastes and texture! This recipe does it.
I LOVE chickpeas. This recipe sounds delicious. I am on low carb and unfortunately I cannot have them but I so need to make these for my kids.
Nicole,
These chickpeas are incredibly delicious with your own topping or a mix of herbs and spices. You can add a bit of brown sugar to the curry version to make it really, really unforgettable.
We love to eat chickpeas, but haven’t tried them crunchy! I can imagine how delicious they would be. They are very healthy. Thanks for the recipe, will give it a try!
Myrah,
And the recipe is so easy to make. You don’t even have to cook chickpeas, just use them out of the can.
I am obsessed with chickpeas. They are so good. I can’t wait to try this.
Get in my belly! Om nom nom. I LOVE roasted chickpeas. I can’t wait to make these.
Stacie,
I can eat this snack any time. So delicious with a different spice or herb blend.