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Crispy Roasted Shawarma Chickpeas

Transform an unsuspecting can of chickpeas into these crazy flavorful, crispity crunchity crispy roasted shawarma chickpeas. They're perfect for topping and for snacking!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can of chickpeas or equivalent
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F
  2. Drain the chickpeas in a colander or sieve and rinse well.
  3. Pat the chickpeas very dry with a clean dishtowel. The drier the chickpeas are, the crispier your end result. If you have time, leave them to air-dry for a few minutes.
  4. Next toss the chickpeas with olive/avocado oil and salt until lighlty coated, then arrange in an even layer on a baking sheet.  
  5. Roast on the center rack for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Stir or shake the pan of chickpeas at the 10 minute mark for even crispiness.
  6. While still hot from the oven, add to a bowl with your spices then mix with a spatula or spoon. Hand mixing works too but if you stick your hands in this shawarmatastic seasoning your fingers will most definitely turn yellow from the turmeric. (my hands were legit yellow for a day! lol!)
  7. Serve while the chickpeas are still warm and crispy. As they cool the crispiness will be replaced by a nutty chewiness which I think is equally awesome. Feel free to try them both ways! I've gotten into the habit of eating a few handfuls straight from the oven and saving some to snack on or top dishes with later.

Notes

  • The cayenne pepper controls the heat of these so use a little less (or skip) for mild chickpeas and use extra for a fiery treat!
  • See post below for tasty serving suggestions and be sure to try them in place of the chicken in my healthy chicken shawarma quinoa bowls recipe!
  • healthy chicken shawarma quinoa bowls recipe
  • Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 309mg (9%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 7%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.