These Curried Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack that is so delicious you won’t believe they are healthy. The perfect healthy crunchy snack!
Beans were not a big thing in our house when I was growing up.
That is odd to me since my Mom was always looking to save money and beans are one of the most economical proteins out there.
I had my first garbanzo bean at the Rax Roast Beef salad bar at some point in the 80’s.
I think I was about twelve.
(I just dated myself, didn’t I?)
It was love at first bite.
In fact, I would have to say that garbanzo beans and alfalfa sprouts – two foods never served in our home – were the biggest reasons I always ordered the salad bar from that point on.
(Even when a burger was an option.)
It wasn’t because I was trying to be healthy.
In fact, I smothered them both with ridiculous amounts of Ranch Dressing.
Still, looking back I should have known that healthier food was going to be a big part of my life.
Today, I routinely eat chickpeas in wraps and on salads.
Roasted chickpeas have become one of my favorite snacks.
I was so excited the first time I saw them in stores.
Although buying them is convenient, I love to make them when I have time.
In addition to being fabulous as a snack, roasted chickpeas are also an excellent way to jazz up a salad! I’ve even used them as a crunchy topping on tacos. (Though these Curried Roasted Chickpeas are probably not the best flavor profile for that.)
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Curried Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas about 1 can
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sweet curry powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, curry powder, cumin, thyme and sea salt. Toss to coat and then transfer in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
- Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring half way through. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Nutrition
How does roasting a chick pea change it?, Does it make it change the texture or flavor? I am a Southern girl, I love boiled peanuts, not everyone is a fan. There is a big difference between boiled and roasted peanuts. I have never been a fan of chick peas, canned, salad bar or in soup. Before I buy some chick peas and roast them, would this change my mind?
I think it is the kind of thing you have to try and see for yourself. I’m a Southern girl too and love boiled peanuts. i would say the texture change isn’t quite as significant as with peanuts, but because you are seasoning them the taste change is huge.
Mmmmm these sound AND look delish!
I loooooooooove chickpeas. They are one of my favorite things to snack on. Yours sound awesome.
I could really go for some spicy chickpeas. These sound really nice. I would definitely have to make plenty to snack on throughout the day.
I love chickpeas. My favorite way to eat them is in salad, and I love roasted ones like this instead of croutons.
This looks like a great snack. I can’t wait to make this recipe, I have never tried chickpeas.
I love roasted chickpeas, but I never think to make them. This recipe sounds so good. I have never had them with curry flavor before. Yum!
I’m always on the lookout for healthier snacks for me and the kids and these definitely look amazing. I’m sure the flavor is even better! Thanks for the recipe!
I love snacking in between meals, that’s why I look for healthy snacks that I can enjoy. I think this one’s worth making especially since it’s packed with flavor!
I love chick peas, and I love curry! These recipes looks so insanely good! I have got to try this. Such an easy, quick recipe.
I love chick peas! This looks like a super easy and tasty recipe!
YUM!! These sound like great snacks that are low calorie!
I love roasted chickpeas! This looks so good! Will definitely try this!
I’ve never had or made Roasted Chickpeas, but these sound amazing! I would definitely love to try these out.