Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients

2 cans (19 oz / 540 ml each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil

Options

SPICED (Recipe inspiration: https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/6633-spicy-roasted-chickpeas)

1 tbsp (15 ml) chili seasoning

1 tsp (5 ml) sweet or smoked paprika

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

1 tsp (5 ml) mustard powder

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) garlic powder

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) onion powder

BBQ (Recipe inspiration: https://www.5ingredients15minutes.com/themes/recevoir/pois-chiches-rotis-barbecue/)

3 tbsp (45 ml) brown sugar

2 tbsp (30 ml) sweet paprika

2 tbsp (30 ml) onion powder

2 tbsp (30 ml) garlic powder

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

LIME (Recipe adapted from: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/mordu/recettes/8922/pois-chiches-croustillants)

1 tbsp (15 ml) paprika

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder

Juice of 1 lime

INDIAN STYLE (Recipe adapted from: https://bonpourtoi.ca/recettes/les-meilleurs-pois-chiches-grilles-au-four-croustillants/#ingredient)

1 tsp (5 ml) turmeric

1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder

3 tbsp (45 ml) lime juice

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse the chickpeas in a colander and dry them thoroughly. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix the dry seasonings. Add the chickpeas, oil and any liquid seasonings, if applicable. Mix well.
4. Spread the chickpeas evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

Nutrition team’s advice: A serving of roasted chickpeas is considered a source of protein. For a complete breakfast, consider adding a fruit or vegetable and a whole grain.