Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

a bowl of roasted chickpeas and the spices used making them
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed and dried thoroughly
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp cumin
  • 1⁄2 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp red chili pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Discard any skins that peel off.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and add chickpeas. Stir until beans are evenly coated.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Teeny-tiny garbanzo beans pack loads of fiber and protein and leave you feeling full.
  • The heat generated from red chili pepper flakes has been rumored to boost metabolism.

Nutrition Info

416 Calories, 22 g Protein, 68 g Carbohydrates, 12 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 258 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Folate, ★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, ★★★ Phosphorus, ★★ Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), K, Potassium