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Appetizers & Party Foods • A family favorite

2020 Cookbook

Crispy Chickpeas

Heat
400°F
Time
10 min
Makes
1 cup

From Shaina’s runner’s cookbook. “Chickpeas are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. For vegetarians, they add essential B vitamins and are especially high in folate.” Gluten-free and vegan. Makes 1 cup.

01

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • beans), rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

02

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment

  2. 02

    paper. Pour chickpeas onto a clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat dry.

  3. 03

    Place chickpeas on the baking sheet and toss with the oil smoked paprika, garlic

  4. 04

    powder, salt, and cayenne. Spread out in a single layer.

  5. 05

    Bake for 20 minutes, stir, and return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until extra

  6. 06

    crispy. Allow the chickpeas to cool completely prior to serving.