I’ve been reading about roasted chickpeas online as a healthy snack and have been meaning to try them forever. The final push was when I saw a post by Celeste and thought OK, I should give it a go! Her recipe was completely different than mine but i might try hers out too! I made mine a bit spicy and with indian infused flavours 🙂 It came out delish so much so that I forgot to take a picture of the final product. I will add it to this post when I re-make it. This just goes to say how yummy it was that I was completely thrown off-track.
Benefits of Chickpeas:
- High Fibre content
- Contains Iron
- Source of Protein
- Contains Manganese
- Low GI-index, controls sugar and keeps you full longer (good for weight loss too!)
These are few motivating factors for you to consumer chickpeas as a vegetarian!
Here’s what I did:
Mixed all the flavours on dry chickpeas…
Lay them out on a baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap… BAKE AWAY AND EAT!
B’s Crunchy Chickpea Bites
Makes: One big bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (drained, washed and dried)
- 1/2 tsp oil
- Flavourings: 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt & pepper to taste
Method:
- Preheat oven to 200 C.
- Wash the chickpeas and drain them. Dry thoroughly on paper towel.
- Mix chickpeas with flavourings and oil.
- Roast for 35 – 45 minutes, depending on how crunchy you want it. (I roasted mine for 40 mins)
Notes: Make sure the chickpeas are DRY. If not it would result in the bites being soggy rather than crunchy!!
Enjoy this fibre-rich low fat snack! It’s much better than munching on crisps and gives you similar satisfaction 🙂
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B
Bandhna Kaur 
Thank you Bandhana for sharing, even I want to make these now after seeing Celeste’s and your wonderful recipes x
Thanks Divya! So sorry for the late reply – I’ve been MIA recently but I am back in action now. Missed all your wonderful blog posts!
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B
No worries! And thank you love Dimple xxx
Could do with some of these!
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Haha! If you were nearby I’d pass you some. Now I can’t anyways – I ate them up in 10 minutes! Thanks for dropping by Dolly! x
love roasted chickpeas!!! Funnily enough, I jokingly dissed (sort of, but not really) chocolate-covered roasted chickpeas in my last post. Intriguing, though I suppose the chocolate takes away some of those health benefits you mention 😉
Hahahahaha! True it does take away the nutritional benefits! I was surprised at how crunchy they actually get..! Liz you’ve tried so many interesting recipes. I really need to try some of your easy ones 🙂
Wow these look yummy, and all my favourite spices too! I will be trying these out for sure – thanks! 🙂
Yeah you should! Thanks for dropping by Ruth! Love new visitors who comment 🙂
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B
I plan on making these over the holidays with warm spices like cumin and cinnamon. Cannot wait to try them out!!
That sounds good. I love cinnamon. I was thinking of trying cinnamon + sugar for a sweet treat next time! Although, I don’t think it would be too healthy but its the thought that counts 😉 Thanks for dropping by Ani! 🙂 xx B
Yum! I love roasted chickpeas! It’s always great to eat something that’s delicious and healthy at the same time 😀
After gorging on all the festive sweets, time for some health food! Absolutely love it.
Happy Diwali Namrata!! Yeah I overate too hahahaha! 🙂 I absolutely love food so have to try healthy things otherwise I’ll be eating cheese and paneer my whole life LOL!
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Happy Belated Diwali! Love crunchy roasted chickpeas! Delicious!
Thank you Rika!! My blog missed you 😉
Hope you’ve been well!
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this used to be one of my favorite snacks growing up, the spicier the better! but i never thought of trying to make it myself. now i do, thanks to you 🙂
It’s so easy to make Bipasha! You must try it 🙂
Let me know if you do!
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