Roasted Chickpeas – 6 Ways
Indulge in a delicious and diabetes-friendly snack with these roasted chickpeas, available in six tantalizing flavours from savoury to sweet. Each variant is crafted to provide a satisfying crunch, high fibre content, and low glycemic impact, making them an ideal choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels while enjoying a flavourful treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 135.4kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp sunflower oil
Salted
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
Sesame
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Honey Cinnamon
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp sugar
Honey Garlic Pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
Fire
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp cayenne powder
BBQ
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 pinch cayenne powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F.
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse well if using canned chickpeas.3 cups chickpeas
- Place the chickpeas on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet. Place a second layer of paper towel on top. Gently rub to dry the chickpeas. Remove both paper towels and let air dry for 30 minutes.
- Drizzle the chickpeas with 2 tsp oil and shake the tray to distribute evenly.2 tsp sunflower oil
- Bake 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, but leave the oven on. Drizzle the chickpeas with any of the wet ingredients from your chosen list (oil, honey). Shake the tray to distribute evenly.
- Then sprinkle with all the dry seasoning from your chosen list, and shake the tray to distribute evenly.
- Place back in the oven, turn the oven off immediately. Let the chickpeas sit in the oven as it cools for 2 hrs to dry out.
Cooking Tips
- Ensuring Crunchiness: Thoroughly drying the chickpeas before roasting is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with the seasoning blends provided or create your own to keep your snack time exciting and varied.
- Storage: Store the roasted chickpeas in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness for several days.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Chickpeas – 6 Ways
Serving Size
0.25 Cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
135.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.2
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Sodium
46.4
mg
2
%
Potassium
201
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
19.9
g
7
%
Fiber
5.1
g
21
%
Sugar
5.2
g
6
%
Protein
5.8
g
12
%
Vitamin C
0.9
mg
1
%
Calcium
43.6
mg
4
%
Iron
2.1
mg
12
%
Magnesium
34.4
mg
9
%
Zinc
1.1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.