Description
These Crispy Curry Roasted Chickpeas are a flavorful and healthy snack, perfectly crunchy with a blend of aromatic spices. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and fiber, they are ideal for a guilt-free treat or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for extra zing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Dry Chickpeas: Pat the chickpeas dry thoroughly with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible to ensure they become crispy when roasted.
- Toss with Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas evenly with olive oil, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to coat all chickpeas fully.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap for even roasting.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time for uniform crispness until the chickpeas turn golden brown and crunchy.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the chickpeas to cool on the baking sheet; this lets them firm up and become extra crispy.
- Add Lemon Juice (Optional): Drizzle with fresh lemon juice if desired for an extra burst of bright flavor before serving.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately as a healthy snack or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, maintaining their crispiness.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the chickpeas are as dry as possible before coating and roasting.
- You can experiment with other spices such as chili powder or turmeric for different flavor profiles.
- Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container to retain their crisp texture.
- This snack is great for a quick protein boost and is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
