Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix (Printable)

Crunchy chickpeas combined with paprika, olive oil, and sea salt create a satisfying savory snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - Allow roasted chickpeas to cool completely before serving for maximum crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses only pantry ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Ready in just over thirty minutes start to finish
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber to keep you full
  • Customizable so you can swap spices or add flavors you love
03 -
  • Drying the chickpeas thoroughly is the real secret to crispiness So is letting them cool right in the oven after roasting
  • Watch carefully in the last five minutes so they do not overbrown Try different spice blends each time so snacking never gets boring Share with friends or family and watch them disappear as soon as you put down the bowl