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    Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas

    Published: Feb 7, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jan 16, 2018 · 414 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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

    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.

    Spicy Cajun Roasted Chickpeas
    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.

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    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

    Spicy Roasted Cajun Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack! These roasted chickpeas are also great on salads and in wraps. Healthy & Delicious.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American, Healthy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ 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

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • 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.
    • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring half way through. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.4mg

     

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    Snack RecipesVegan RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      January 16, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      I've been wanting to try roasted chickpeas for a while. I think this is the recipe I'm going with!

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      • Wendy Polisi

        January 16, 2018 at 9:40 pm

        I am roasted chickpea obsessed.

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    2. SHARON

      November 27, 2019 at 11:36 am

      I am definitely gonna try these out!

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      • Wendy Polisi

        November 27, 2019 at 2:28 pm

        Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    3. Diane T

      January 08, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      I've made these in my air fryer! They come out great! Just be careful when removing for some pop like popcorn. LOL!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        January 08, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        So glad they came out well! I will bet they are AMAZING in the air fryer. My air fryer has become my favorite kitchen tool.

        Reply

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