Healthy Roasted Chickpeas

Name: Healthy Roasted Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas (drained, rinsed + patted dry); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

WW Freestyle Points 1

Calories 137kcal

January 4, 2019 Last updated on May 9, 2021 38 Comments

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Healthy Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack to satisfy your crunchy, salty snack cravings! Vegan, gluten free, portable and delicious!

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas in a glass bowl on a blue wooden background.

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If you’ve never made roasted chickpeas- you are in for a treat!

These crunchy, crispy, salty little bites of deliciousness are SO yummy and great for snacking on! We love them on their own, but they’re also great in salads or as a topper to this Paleo Butternut Squash Soup!

No matter how you enjoy them, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that your chickpeas actually come out crispy and not soggy!

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Ingredients for raosted chickpeas:

To make roasted chickpeas you’ll need:

chickpeas
oil
salt
pepper
paprika

Tips for the best roasted chickpeas:

Dry off the chickpeas – Make sure you dry your chickpeas off thoroughly! If you’re using canned chickpeas, I like to run them through a strainer, drain them completely, rinse off any of the liquid from the can, and drain again.

Then, I lay the chickpeas on a clean dish towel and pat completely dry.

Don’t skimp on the oil – Using oil helps get the chickpeas super crispy. You can use olive oil or avocado oil, but make sure you don’t skimp on it!

A hand holding up healthy roasted chickpeas

Once you make your crunchy roasted chickpeas, you want to make sure you store them properly

Tips for storing healthy roasted chickpeas:

Eat them quickly! Truthfully, these are best when eaten hot or shortly after they have come out of the oven. Since they’re not deep fried, they don’t remain as crispy for as long as many of the store bought brands!

Store in an airtight container: You can store these roasted chickpeas for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temp, but they will start to lose their crunch after that.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper and covered in crunchy roasted chickpeas

One of the reasons I love this recipe so much is that you can easily customize it!

Substitutions for this recipe:

Oils– You can use olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil.

Spices – You can use any kind of spices on these chickpeas! We love these. Our taco seasoning is also delicious. Get creative with your favorite spices and make your own blend! You will need a total of 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice/seasonings in total – so have fun with it!

WW Freestyle: The only points in this recipe come from the olive oil. Feel free to substitute or use a spray to make this 0SP

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas in a glass jar on a blue background

Roasted Chickpea FAQ

Are roasted chickpeas good for you?

Yes! Roasted chickpeas have protein, fiber and healthy carbs – making them totally good for you!

Are roasted chickpeas good for weight loss?

Roasted chickpeas can be good for weight loss. They’re lower in calories/carbs than bread and higher in protein and fiber.

Why are my roasted chickpeas not crunchy?

Your roasted chickpeas might not be crunchy for a few reasons. They could be under cooked, or have too much oil on them. Cooking them at a high temp with minimal oil helps them to get a nice crispy exterior.

How long can I store roasted chickpeas?

Homemade roasted chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. After that they may get moldy because they have no preservatives

Can you use homemade chickpeas?

Yes! Feel free to use your own home cooked chickpeas. You’ll need about 1 cup of cooked beans to make this!

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