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Rich in protein and fiber, roasted chickpeas provide the crunch and flavor of potato chips without the extra sodium, fat, and calories.
They make a perfect on-the-go snack, even adding a tasty twist when tossed over a salad.
Figuring out how to roast chickpeas is simple enough, but getting the optimal level of crispness can be a challenge.
A few tips for perfecting your next batch:
Have you ever met someone who doesn’t like garlic bread? I don’t think it’s possible.
These delicious chickpeas will make you feel like you’re feasting at an Italian restaurant. Now, if only someone had a recipe for spaghetti-flavored roasted chickpeas for the next course.
Find the recipe here: The Garlic Diaries
It’s a match made in heaven. This roasted chickpea recipe combines two universally loved ingredients – chickpeas and pesto – creating a delicious fusion that you’ll love.
While store-bought pesto works perfectly fine for this recipe, homemade pesto is always better. Give it a shot and get ready to enjoy!
Find the recipe here: Real Food Real Deals
The zesty combination of lemon and pepper transforms these chickpeas into a flavorful treat.
These roasted chickpeas make the perfect alternative to potato chips but with all the health benefits of chickpeas.
Find the recipe here: The Healthy Maven
Next time you find yourself craving a bag of Doritos, try these instead.
Nutritional yeast is mixed with garlic powder, onion flakes, dry mustard, parsley, and pepper to mimic the taste of Dorito seasoning.
Added bonus: No orange fingertips after you munch on these!
Find the recipe here: Yummy Mummy Club
If you like it hot, this is the perfect recipe for you!
This recipe is pretty basic, combining chickpeas with a splash of olive oil, sea salt, and your choice of hot sauce. The results, however, are anything but basic, coming together to form a fiery (and tasty) concoction.
Find the recipe here: The Kitchen Magpie
These spicy roasted chickpeas are bursting with flavor and make the perfect snack to keep you satisfied for hours.
Seasoned to perfection with a mix of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, the whole family will will enjoy this treat.
Find the recipe here: Easy Health Living
With a blend of cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and, of course, garlic powder, these savory roasted chickpeas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Chockfull of garlicky goodness, there’s no doubt you’ll be wishing you made a second batch.
Find the recipe here: Yuri Elkaim
Want to know how to take the health benefits of chickpeas and kick it up a notch? Add turmeric!
Brimming with potent anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is perfectly paired with paprika and black pepper in this nutritious recipe.
Find the recipe here: Spoon University
Forget salt and vinegar potato chips. These roasted chickpeas can satisfy your crispy cravings without all the extra gunk you find in potato chips.
Best of all, this recipe requires only a few simple ingredients – salt, pepper, olive oil, and red wine vinegar – to create a delectable, nutritious dish!
Find the recipe here: A Beautiful Plate
These sweet roasted chickpeas are the perfect snack for fall, but they can be enjoyed any time of the year.
With just a drizzle of antioxidant-rich maple syrup, this recipe mostly relies on sweet ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg to give it a warm, pumpkin-y twist.
Find the recipe here: My Whole Food Life
Can’t decide between spicy and sweet? Here’s a great way to get a little of both.
With a combination of maple syrup, cinnamon, and chili powder, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavors to keep everyone satisfied.
Find the recipe here: Lauren Kelly Nutrition
This recipe takes roasted chickpeas to the next level with a secret ingredient: curry powder.
A dash of paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder join with curry powder to make what is quite possibly the most flavorful variety of roasted chickpeas yet.
Find the recipe here: 12 Tomatoes
Craving Chinese food? This roasted chickpeas recipe offers a unique spin on traditional recipes.
With a mixture of sesame oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder, this recipe will make you feel like you’re chowing down on some Asian cuisine, sans the extra calories and guilt.
Find the recipe here: Veggie Chick
This recipe brings the flavor of ranch to your chickpeas for a seriously delicious snack!
With just three ingredients, even the most novice of chefs can pull this off. People will definitely be asking for your recipe with this one.
Find the recipe here: Maebells
Try any or all of these recipes for a healthy snack that is sure to become a staple in your household.
They are super easy to make and they provide you with plenty of fiber and protein – which means they are a filling snack you can enjoy without any guilt.
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Yuri Elkaim is one of the world’s most trusted health and fitness experts. A former pro soccer player turned NYT bestselling author of The All-Day Energy Diet and The All-Day Fat Burning Diet, his clear, science-backed advice has transformed the lives of more than 500,000 men and women and he’s on a mission to help 100 million people by 2040. Read his inspiring story, “From Soccer to Bed to No Hair on My Head” that started it all.