BBQ Roasted Chickpeas
Prep Time: 40 minutes (30 minutes inactive) | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Makes: 4 cups
Combine a smoky BBQ flavor with the crunch of roasted chickpeas and you get a tasty, southern-inspired snack! These chickpeas are not only delicious but they are also a healthy treat loaded with protein.
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Tools
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- can opener
- colander
- paper towels
- mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- spatula
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Open the cans of chickpeas and empty them into the colander.
- Keeping the chickpeas in the colander, rinse with cool water.
- Line a clean surface with paper towels and spread the chickpeas on top.
- Allow to sit for about 30 minutes to dry almost completely.
- While the chickpeas dry, make your flavoring. Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
- When the chickpeas are mostly dry, transfer them to the mixing bowl. Stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the chickpeas evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and hardened.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.