Game On! Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

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Crispy, flavorful chickpeas seasoned with a playful mix of spices for a fun, protein-packed snack. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F; drain and rinse 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas thoroughly, then pat completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispiness.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap; roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy all over.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (they'll crisp up more as they cool); store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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