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Smoky Oven-Roasted Chickpeas

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March 31, 2014
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  • Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Author Notes

At a holiday party a couple of years ago, I was handed a paper cone of crispy oven-roasted chickpeas. I tried one and was floored--they were crackly, nutty, and incredibly addictive. It turns out that making your own crispy chickpeas at home is easy and satisfying. You can flavor them any way you like, but this smoky spice mix is my favorite. —ieatthepeach

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas OR 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400º F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drain and rinse chickpeas, and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Pat dry or use a salad spinner–you want these bone-dry. Remove any loose skins.
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30-40 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and crunchy.
  3. While the chickpeas roast, whisk together chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne in a bowl.
  4. Remove the chickpeas from the oven. Immediately toss the hot chickpeas with the spice mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Mamamel June 5, 2014
I made this exactly according to the recipe and loved it. After eating some of the chickpeas as a snack I wanted to combine it with something for lunch. I used the same pan with foil to roast a handful of slivered almonds. While they were roasting I cooked 1/2 cup of quinoa in a cup of water with juice from a large lemon. I had about a tsp. of the spice mix left so I stirred it in. To serve, I put the quinoa in a bowl and add some of the chickpeas and almonds with spices on top.
 
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ieatthepeach June 5, 2014
Oh wow, that sounds like a phenomenal lunch! Thanks for sharing the details.