These spiced chickpeas make a delicious alternative to the usual bowls of nuts and crisps that are usually served up with pre-dinner drinks, and they’re much healthier too!
To make these spicy baked chickpeas, all you need is a single can of chickpeas.
Available in almost all supermarkets for just pennies, chickpeas are a staple to always have stocked up in your cupboard.
But chickpeas aren’t just a cheap and super versatile additional to any meal. They also pack a good hit of protein, zinc and fibre in every portion, and even count towards your 5 a day. All you need is a dash of cayenne, a dusting of cumin, a pinch of garlic and a sprinkle of salt, and you can turn the humble chickpea into a tasty, crunchy nibble that’s definitely worthy of a space on your next party table.
If you haven't got fresh herbs and spices for these spicy baked chickpeas, no problem! Just used dried ones.
Ingredients
- 400g tin chickpeas
- 1tsp cayenne pepper
- 1tsp garlic powder
- 1tsp cumin
- 1tsp salt
- 2tbsp olive oil
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Pre-heat oven to 175°C/345°F/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then leave to dry on a sheet of kitchen roll.
- Measure out the salt and spices into a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Drizzle a baking sheet with the olive oil. Transfer the dried chickpeas onto the tray and shake so that they roll around and become coated in the oil.
- Sprinkle over the spice mix and repeat the shaking process until each chickpea has an even coating of salt and spice.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, shaking the tray regularly to turn the chickpeas and prevent burning.
- Leave to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve warm.
Top Tip for making Spicy baked chickpeas
The chickpeas are best served warm, but they will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days if you do have any left over.
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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