Roasted Chickpeas

Chef Dudo's Note:

I make this a lot. Great as a snack, you can give it any flavour you like by using different spices. When I am in a hurry I make it from canned chickpeas, otherwise I use dried chickpeas. Cooking time does not include soaking and cooking dried chickpeas.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak in plenty of water for 6-24 hours.
2. Drain, cook in plenty water for about 1 1/2 hour.
3. Drain and proceed as follows.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Grease baking sheet with the oil.
6. Mix salt pepper and chili powder (or whatever spices you want to use) in a big plastic bag.
7. Add chickpeas and shake until coated.
8. Place chickpeas on baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Reviews

[Danielle0204]

I added garlic powder and it was pretty tasty.

[bmcnichol]

These were just OK for us. We felt they could have used more seasoning. I cooked for 30 minutes and they didn't seem done so I cooked for another 10. I think they should have been cooked even longer. I will try again with other seasonings.

[Cadillacgirl]

I really like these and now don't feel even a little guilty about my TV snack! I did used canned chickpeas and reduced the salt but that was a mistake - added the extra back in because they needed it. Also added some garlic powder! I'll be making these a lot... Oh and I did have to bake them longer than 30 minutes - took about 50 in my oven! Made for PAC Spring '11!