Italian Roasted Chickpeas
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Italian Roasted Chickpeas
Description
This recipe uses chickpeas that have been soaked overnight, cooked until tender, drained, and dried before roasting. Baking at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes crisps the chickpeas while avoiding burning. Tossing the hot chickpeas with olive oil and seasoning immediately after roasting allows flavors to adhere and infuse.
Two seasoning variations are offered: one combines freshly grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a cheesy, savory coating; the other features Italian seasoning with red pepper flakes for a herbaceous and mildly spicy bite. Both yield crunchy, flavorful snacks or additions to salads and dishes needing textured garnishes.
The drying step before roasting is critical to achieve crispness, while stirring during baking ensures even cooking. Allowing the chickpeas to cool after seasoning helps set the flavors and maintain texture. The simplicity of the ingredients highlights the toasted chickpeas’ natural nutty taste together with complementary seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas soak in a large bowl covered with water overnight, drain and cook until tender, let cool then towel dry = 2 cups fresh divided, dried
RECIPE #1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 pinches salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
RECIPE #2
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- red pepper flakes dash or two
*you can substitute with 2 cups canned (drained, rinsed and towel dried)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C)
- Place towel dried chickpeas on a cookie sheet and bake 35-40 minutes or until crispy but not burnt. Toss a few times while baking.
- Remove chickpeas from the oven and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil then toss with the parmesan mix. Let cool before eating.
- Remove chickpeas from the oven and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil then toss with the Italian seasoning mix. Let cool before eating.
- RECIPE 1
- In a medium bowl toss together, the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- RECIPE 2
- In a medium bowl toss together the Italian seasoning, and hot pepper flakes. Set aside.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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