Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
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4.8
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
Description
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas feature cooked chickpeas that are dried and then baked until completely crunchy. They are coated in a mixture of olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon, which caramelizes in the oven to form a sweet, spicy glaze. During baking, the chickpeas are stirred periodically to ensure even crispness and caramelization. The end result is a snack with a balance of crunchy texture and warm maple-cinnamon flavor. Baking time is adjusted by testing chickpeas to achieve the desired crunch throughout the pieces.
The combination of natural sweetness from the maple syrup and brown sugar with the earthiness of cinnamon creates a nuanced flavor profile. This roasted snack can be served as a standalone treat or sprinkled over dishes needing a sweet, crunchy element. The focus on achieving a crunchy center distinguishes this recipe from softer roasted chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Spread the chickpeas on baking sheet line with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45- 50 minutes. Give the pan a little shake every 15 minutes to move them around.
- You want to bake them until they are crunchy all the way through. Test one. If it's still soft in the middle, cook a little longer. Retest until completely crunchy.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup , brown sugar, cinnamon.
- Put the chickpeas into the the maple syrup mixture and toss until they are coated.
- Put them back onto the lined baking sheet and caramelize for about 10-15 mins.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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