Moroccan Baked Chickpeas

 

Do you consider yourself a crunchy snacker? Looking for an ideal nibble to replace those chips that aren’t serving your health so well? Chickpeas get perfectly crunchy in the oven (with a little tossing in between). All you have to do is add your favorite seasonings. This flavorful, Moroccan-style baked chickpea snack will get you started with a healthier, high-fiber and protein-rich alternative to those traditionally fried and salty chips.

Moroccan Baked Chickpeas

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups chickpeas (home cooked or 15-ounce can, drained)

 ½ tsp ground cumin

 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

 ¼ tsp garlic powder

 ¼ tsp ground ginger

 ¼ tsp ground turmeric

 ¼ tsp ground paprika (sweet or smoked)

 ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions

1

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

2

Drain the chickpeas if using canned (but reserve the brine for use in other recipes!).

3

Mix all of the spice ingredients together in a medium bowl until they are blended.

4

Add the chickpeas to the bowl and toss with the spices until the chickpeas are evenly coated.

5

Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes (or until crispy), stirring halfway through.

Chef's Notes

Make them spicy
Add chipotle chili, cayenne or red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.

Add an herb of choice
Consider adding minced fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, rosemary, oregano or dill for extra flavor and nutrition.

Ways to relish them!
Eat them solo as a snack.

Top on salads as a “crouton.”

Add them to a hummus wrap for some crunch.

Fold them into stir-fries or stews.

Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

https://foodrevolution.org/recipes/moroccan-baked-chickpeas/