Description
Spicy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas are a crunchy, protein-packed snack made with chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for snacking, salad topping, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chickpeas and toss them until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the warm chickpeas. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Serve as a snack or topping for salads and bowls.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap Parmesan cheese for vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to make the chickpeas as spicy as you like.
Try adding dried herbs like oregano or rosemary for extra flavor.
If the chickpeas become soft, reheat them at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to crisp them up again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
