Growing up, my mom used to call me the vegetarian who didn’t eat vegetables, and now, as an adult, the same can often be said about my diet. While chickpeas aren’t veggies, but rather a legume, they’re still crazy good for you. They’re excellent for a vegetarian diet as they’re packed full of protein, fiber, zinc, and folate. They’re also low in fat which is an added bonus!
I love hummus, however I’ve never been a huge fan of “raw” chickpeas, so I was excited to test out roasting them after seeing them pinned all over Pinterest. I was also excited to put my T-Fal Actifry to good use as I’ve been a little less than creative with it as of late. If you don’t have an Actifry I suggest you promptly get one… They’re awesome! If you can’t run out and get one, you can make them the old fashioned way, in the oven.
Roasted Chick Peas
Ingredients:
- 1 Can of Chick Peas
- 1 tsp Nutiva Coconut Oil (or other oil of your choosing)
- 1/4 tsp Seasoning Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Directions:
- Drain and rinse chick peas. Lay out on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
- Toss all ingredients into actifry* and set for 20 – 25 minutes (I started with 20 minutes, and added another 5 to get them a little crispier)
- Enjoy!
*If you’re making these in the oven, you’re going to want to toss all ingredients together before putting the coated chick peas on a parchment lined cookie sheet. If using coconut oil, ensure it’s in liquid form prior to tossing. Bake in at 400 for 20 – 25 minutes, or until desired crunchiness is achieved, stir/toss at the half way mark to ensure even cooking.
Also note that all the seasonings are approximate and should be made to taste. Next time I’ll probably go a little heavier on the seasonings.
These are seriously so so SO good. The kids and I loved them. They’ve got an excellent crunch to them, yet are still soft on the inside. They’re also incredibly versatile in that you can change up the seasonings to suit whatever your mood is.
They’re a great snack for if you’re feeling like chomping on a little snack, but also a great compliment to salads, tacos, or rice.
I strongly recommend that you go make these now. Also go get a T-Fal Actifry. It will change your life!
Enjoy!
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Sounds yummy! My kids love chickpeas so I will have to try it!
And it’s so quick and easy! These cooked up while we were sitting down to dinner!
I haven’t attempted these in a while. Thanks for the great excuse to re-try making them. And kudos on the lovely photos! <3
Thanks Sarah! These will be a staple in my house from now on I’m sure! 🙂
Pinned it! Can’t wait to try em! Thanks, Sarah! 🙂
I love roasted chick peas. I like to add some balsamic when they are almost done, kind of like a glaze. Sooo good!
I make these all the time, but have never tried coconut oil or that combo of spices. Headed here from the PSMU on FB. Thanks for sharing!