Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Snack Recipe with Rosemary and Garlic

This spicy roasted chickpeas snack recipe is my new solution to snack time guilt. No more ‘hangry’ mom who is irritable because she is trying to avoid snacking. No more gazing longingly at my husband while he inhales food during our pre-bedtime TV session. Nope. Now, I am going to happily make this roasted chickpeas snack recipe several times a week to I can snack without guilt. Chickpeas (otherwise known as garbanzo beans) are loaded with flavor. But, who wants to sit around eating beans out of a can, right? Beans are loaded with protein and a whole bunch of other good for you stuff. Drained, seasoned and roasted in the oven, they become a delicious high protein snack that can keep you fueled up without adding excess carbohydrates like some other popular snacks. It takes very little time or effort to make roasted chickpeas and you can adjust the flavor based on your own personal tastes.

I chose to drizzle my roasted chickpeas snack recipe with a tad bit of olive oil. I have seen them made without any oil but honestly, I think the seasonings stick better with a bit of oil. Try them both ways and see which you prefer. Some people also choose to spray them with those nonstick sprays in a can but that isn’t really my cup of tea, either. Choose whichever seasonings appeal to your pallet and salt to taste. They are a delicious bedtime snack or just something to nibble on while you work at your computer!

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Snack Recipe

with Parmesan and Rosemary

 

Yield: 2 to 3 cups

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Snack Recipe with Rosemary and Garlic

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This spicy roasted chickpeas snack recipe is a high protein, low guilt and very delicious treat if you are trying to eat healthy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 14.5 Ounces Chickpeas, Drained, Rinsed & Dried
• 1 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 Tsp. Dried Rosemary
• 1/8 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

2. Line a cookie sheet with foil and preheat oven to 400 degrees
3. Pour drained, rinsed and dried chickpeas into a bowl
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Sprinkle with seasonings
6. Stir everything around a bit to coat everything evenly
7. Pour onto the foil and bake 30 to 40 minutes, shaking the pan around every 15 minutes or so to ensure even cooking. (for crispy roasted chickpeas, leave in longer. If you like them slightly more tender, cook them for less time)
8. Remove the pan from the oven and let them cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1643Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 208mgCarbohydrates: 251gSugar: 42gProtein: 83g

 

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