Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack! These roasted chickpeas are also great on salads and in wraps. Healthy & Delicious.

Growing up in the 80’s, chickpeas were something that I only got at salad bars. Usually smothered with ranch dressing and along side a whole lot of cottage cheese.

I am quite certain that they never entered our home.

In fact, now that I think about it, I don’t really remember eating a whole lot of beans. Peas, yes. But it wasn’t until I was much older that I started making chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), black beans and pinto beans a regular part of my diet.

For a while when Skye was tiny, I had to give them up because they really bothered her stomach.

It was a sad time, folks.

I’m sure to many of you that sounds crazy, but the truth is that while I eat meat, I very often prefer beans.

During those months, roasted chickpeas (garbanzos) were missed the most.

There are so many different varieties to enjoy. I most often make taco seasoned garbanzos because Alex adores them. (I will post those soon!) Anytime I can get healthy food into my pickiest eater I gotta go for it. These, which can be a bit too spicy for him, are near the top of my list of favorites.

I absolutely adore them in wraps and on salads. Plain garbanzos are just fine in both, but these babies take things up a notch.

One thing to remember is that the heat in cajun seasoning can vary wildly. I most often make my own blend, but if you are working with one you aren’t sure how hot is, I recommend starting with one teaspoon, tasting and then adding more to your personal preference.

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Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack! These roasted chickpeas are also great on salads and in wraps. Healthy & Delicious.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Servings: 6

Calories: 90 kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 can) drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat rinsed chickpeas with a clean kitchen towel and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, cajun seasoning and sea salt. Toss to coat and transfer to a prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring half way through. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Sodium 391mg 16%

Potassium 142mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 10.1%

Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 2.2%

Iron 7.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.