Description
Enjoy a healthy and delicious snack with these crunchy Maple Chili Roasted Chickpeas. They offer a perfect balance of sweet maple and spicy chili, making them an ideal high-protein, guilt-free munchie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels. The drier they are, the crispier they will become.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the maple chili mixture over the chickpeas and toss to coat them completely.
- Spread the coated chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crunchy.
- Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, you can remove the skins from the chickpeas after rinsing and drying them.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. They may lose some crispiness over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 7-10g
- Protein: Approximately 7-10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg