Spiced Chickpea Crisps
Crisp roasted chickpeas with cumin and smoked paprika for a satisfying, protein-rich crunch that's ready in 40 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, turns chickpeas, olive oil, ground cumin 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 250 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Pat 1 can (15 oz) rinsed chickpeas dry with paper towels, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
