Crunchy Spiced Chickpea Snack

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A crunchy, spiced roasted chickpea snack that makes a flavorful, high-protein nibble. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegetarian, high-protein), ready in about 40 minutes, turns canned chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the dried chickpeas to a mixing bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper if using. Toss everything thoroughly until chickpeas are evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.
  4. Step 4: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. The chickpeas will crisp up further as they cool. Serve as a fun, addictive snack.

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