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Published: Feb 5, 2013 · Updated: Mar 20, 2024 · May contain affiliate links

Roasted Chickpea Snack

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This roasted chickpea snack is crunchy and healthy and you can flavor them however you want. Think Mediterranean popcorn that is very good for you!
 

It used to be that chickpeas and I did not get along.

But after eating more and more of them in various forms, I must say that chickpeas and I get along now very well. 

Back in 2013 when I wrote this post I thought of chickpeas as a cold opened can of garbanzos on the salad bar.

Because chickpeas and garbanzos are the same thing.

But now many years late I have discovered that I have grown to really like chickpeas.

Notice I didn't go so far as to say love!

So I revisited this post and now I realize this is a pretty good recipe for a very healthy snack.

Kind of like popcorn, but better. I was never a popcorn lover either!

So perhaps I've changer your mind. In any case, like I used to tell my kids when they were bambinos-you never know when your tastes will change.

So bring on the chickpeas!

Above is the updated post from 2013.

I admit it. I don’t really like chickpeas.

I like hummus, but only freshly made hummus.

The Jerusalem cookbook’s recipe is fabulous; smooth and silky, creamy and luscious and reminds me of nothing that comes out of a container here.

REal Hummus this …

And I love dipping pita into hummus.

But truth be told I never even liked the garbanzo beans on a restaurant’s saladbar. (Do they still have salad bars?)

So what compelled me to makethis roasted chickpea snack?

They have been showing up everywhere and they would make a great bar snack.

They are crunchy and salty and fairly good for you.

And I made mine with za’atar, which I love.

But still I am not in love with chickpeas. If I add them to soups, well, that’s OK.

But just like I don’t care for bamboo shoots, well, garbanzos-chickpeas-whatever you want to call them are kind of in that category.

roasted chickpea snack

I think I was hoping I’d like them.

Maybe they could become my perfect snack.

Did you know an entire can of chickpeas is 420 calories? Each ½ c serving has 6 g of fiber AND 6 g of protein.

Maybe I should have another bite.

But really I’m an old fashioned girl. I like potato chips. They are salty and full of fat.

And they come in a variety of flavors. Plus they are good with dips.

And as a side dish for a sandwich. UGH! I better eat more roasted chickpeas.

And I do think I took a pretty good picture. Which is important in the blogosphere.

So check them out. Convince me.

Feel free to add your own favorite seasonings. Send me a different recipe if you think that will work.

Because I really, really do want to like chickpeas!

roasted chickpea snack in blue dish

 
 
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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Description

This roasted chickpea snack might be considered Mediterranean popcorn. Healthy and full of flavor, you should grab a handful today!


Ingredients

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1 can of garbanzo beans drained and dried by laying on a paper towel

1-1 ½ T olive oil

Seasonings of choice (I used 2t za’atar, ½t salt, ¼t smoked paprika)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Drain water from can of garbanzos. Place between a sandwich of paper towels to dry.

Place in an 8x8 pan and drizzle with olive oil. Stir well.

Place in oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until they are golden and crisp. Do not burn them and don’t
undercook them either!

Toss with your favorite seasonings. (A bit like you would popcorn!)


Notes

Go ahead.
Eat them all. The entire can has less fat than one serving of potato chips.

Maybe I’ll have another bite!

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  1. Abbe Odenwalder says

    November 07, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Just a little sprinkle of cilantro. To make it pretty:)

    Reply
  2. tammy says

    November 07, 2013 at 1:57 am

    What are the green things in the dish of chickpeas? Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Abbe says

    February 06, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I have not seen them frozen. But I have bought the dried and used them for the hummus from the Jerusalem cookbook. THAT was totally awesome.Miss you Meirav.

    Reply
    • Meirav says

      February 08, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      Miss you too! maybe when Ori graduates, Ori and I will come to you? maybe...

      Reply
    • zoe says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:47 am

      Please do!

      Reply
  4. Meirav says

    February 06, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Mom makes them from scratch. It's a bit complicated for me, so I use the frozen ones. You have them in the States? they are much healthier then the canned...The za'atar is a great idea. Gives it a nice twist

    Reply
  5. Abbe says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Chick peas are good for you, maybe that's why everyone writes about them. But lots of people like them-so maybe that is why, too! Chicago John-just make sure that za'atar is fresh. Or you can use za'atar just sprinkled on bread with a little olive oil. Mmmmmm. And then grill it. Yes, that is soo good!

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  6. ChgoJohn says

    February 05, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    This sounds tasty and I just happen to have some za'atar just sitting idly on a shelf. I'm not much of a chip person but would love to try these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Shut Up and Cook says

    February 05, 2013 at 5:00 am

    This is the third chick pea recipe I've seen today! I'm personally thrilled as I love them, but quite curious what must be prompting everyone to be writing about chick peas this week. Did I miss a memo or something? 🙂 Regardless, looks delicious!

    Reply
  8. Abbe says

    February 05, 2013 at 4:56 am

    Oh, Mr. Riffs. I do really, really like you!

    Reply
  9. Kitchen Riffs says

    February 05, 2013 at 4:32 am

    You did indeed take a nice picture. 😉 I've never roasted chick peas before - weird, since I roast almost everything, it seems! I'll have to give them a try. I do like chick peas, although for some reason I rarely use them. I really need to change that! Anyway, I'll bet I'll like your recipe, even though you don't really. 😉

    Reply
  10. Abbe says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Thanks Amy. I wish I loved them as much as everyone else seems too.:(

    Reply
  11. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Yum I love roasted chickpeas- best snack ever!

    Reply
  12. Abbe says

    February 05, 2013 at 1:33 am

    I love za'atar! And you are so right.

    Reply
  13. Natalie G says

    February 05, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Roasted chickpeas are always such a good healthy snack, I like that you used zaatar to season!

    Reply
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