Smoked Paprika & Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Are you looking for a recipe for a crunchy and salty snack to munch on?

Then look no further as this recipe has you covered! Here at Craving Health, we love chickpeas because they’re packed with protein and fibre to help keep you full! Oven roasted chickpeas are a simple and healthy snack. You can enjoy them on their own or add them to salads, wraps or soups for a crispy and crunchy texture.

Recipe makes: 3 servings (1/2 cup)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch smoked paprika, or to taste

  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Recipe Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)

  2. Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them.

  3. Toss chickpeas and olive oil in a bowl. Season to taste with garlic salt, cayenne, and salt and toss again.

  4. Spread chickpeas on a rimmed baking sheet.

  5. Roast in the preheated oven until browned and crunchy, 30 to 40 minutes; watch carefully to avoid burning them.

Tip:

Get creative with your seasoning! For a sweet, crunchy, hunger-satisfying treat, try cinnamon and brown sugar.


This recipe was created by Jodi Robinson, founder of Craving Health.

Jodi helps busy women get off the diet rollercoaster and learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their body through intuitive eating, fitness, and self-care. Nothing better makes her day than when her clients tell her they are finally feeling at peace with food and they are enjoying all things in life, in moderation.


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