Healthy Roasted Chickpeas
Healthy Roasted Chickpeas are a great way to pack in more protein to any healthy recipe. They’re easy to make and full of flavor, crunch, and nutrients.
Okay, let’s talk about these little Healthy Roasted Chickpeas. Are they Paleo? No. Are they Whole30? No. So why am I sharing this recipe on my primarily Paleo and Whole30 blog? Because I’ve learned something. The last six months I’ve been doing an autoimmune protocol and during the reintroduction stage of the protocol, I decided not to be scared of food. Just because something in the past didn’t sit well with me doesn’t mean I needed to scratch it off my list for life. So I brought legumes back and tried them out. In small doses they’re okay for me! I am very happy about that discovery. Legumes are very nutritious, easy on the budget, and a great source of protein. So they may not have the label of being Paleo or Whole30, but I’m okay with custom diets too!
Chickpeas are a great addition to many recipes. They’re incredibly easy to sneak into salads like my Healthy Chicken and Kale Grain Bowl. They add a little crunch from being oven-baked and a nice dose of protein at 20 grams in only ½ cup! I’m all about the added protein right now. I am all about foods with high amount of protein. With strength training ( see more of my workout routine on IG Stories ), I need to refuel my body with large amounts of protein to build back the muscle stronger. So having an option like Healthy Roasted Chickpeas is so nice!
Do you like snacking? I sure do!! Having a batch of Healthy Roasted Chickpeas in the pantry for a quick and easy snack is a much healthier option than some prepackaged snacks and also super easy on the budget. A can of chickpeas is under $1 at most grocery stores. Even the organic can I buy from Aldi’s is under $1. And the spiced for this recipe are all relatively cheap as well, so this entire recipe can be made for literally a few bucks! It has 40 grams of protein and 35 grams of fiber in one cup. I would call that a win for your health AND your pocketbook.
To make this recipe, you’ll need just a couple of things. A big mixing bowl, a baking sheet, some parchment paper and your oven. A can of chickpeas, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary and dill weed. After you’ve gathered those items, you can make your Healthy Roasted Chickpeas in under 20 minutes. First you’ll need to drain the can of chickpeas, then add them to the mixing bowl along with all the seasonings. Toss them together then pour them onto the parchment covered baking sheet. Next they’ll bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for another 5 minutes or until they’ve reached the crunchiness you want. Pull them from the oven and eat warm or let them cool completely and put them in a covered container and store in the pantry. You’ll be making these on a weekly basis they’re so good!
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl combine the chickpeas and all seasonings. Toss together.
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Place chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake for 5 minutes or until desired crunch is obtained.
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Remove from oven. Serve warm or let cool completely and place in a covered glass container.
Store leftovers in a covered glass container in the pantry for up to one week.
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