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Taco Roasted Chickpeas

Taco Roasted Chickpeas are an inexpensive, healthy and flavorful snack with only 3 ingredients. They are crispy and super addictive.

A bowl of taco roasted chickpeas.


Grab that can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) sitting in your pantry collecting dust. Let’s make a crispy chickpeas snack! This healthy snack is only 3 ingredients.

The first time I tried this recipe, I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy they were. I ate them as a snack grabbing a handful here and there, but you could also use them in recipes. They are actually quite versatile in how many recipes they can be used in. Think salads, soups, tacos and other dishes. Make extra if you have the ingredients!

Roast chickpeas are high in protein and fiber. They are a great alternative to other types of traditional snack foods like potato chips, tortilla chips or popcorn.

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Why You’ll Love Taco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas

  • Made with only 3 pantry ingredients
  • Great recipe to accompany many types of dishes like salads, soups, and more
  • Family favorite healthy snack
  • Can use different spices to change the flavor
  • Perfect recipe for taco lovers
  • Crispy, crunchy and addicting

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas – Use one can of chickpeas that you’ve drained and rinsed. Make sure to dry them off with a paper towel before using them in the recipe.
  • Taco seasoning – You can use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning.
  • Extra virgin olive oil 
A bowl of taco roasted chickpeas.

How to Make Taco Roasted Chickpeas

  • Step One: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. 
  • Step Two: In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, taco seasoning, and extra virgin olive oil. Spread out evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Step Three: Place in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy.

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    A bowl of taco roasted chickpeas.

    How to Serve Taco Roasted Chickpeas

    Though are scrumptious as a snack on their own, there are several ways you can use them in your family’s meals.

    • Add to a taco salad, buddha bowl or burrito bowl
    • Include as one of the taco toppings for your Taco Tuesday meal
    • Makes a delicious salad topper (try with this Tex Mex Lunch Bowl!)
    • Make crispy chickpea tacos for a meatless meal
    • Use instead of croutons in soups
    • Include in a homemade trail mix

    Variations and Substitutions

    Play around with the spices! Instead of taco seasoning, use one or more of these flavor ideas:

    • Chili powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Lemon juice
    • Adobo sauce
    • Maple syrup
    • Hot sauce
    • Ground cumin
    • Paprika
    • Turmeric
    • Curry powder
    • Rosemary
    • Thyme
    • Salt and pepper
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    Storage Instructions

    Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. I prefer to eat mine within 3 days for the best taste experience. Make sure they are completely cool before you store them. If they are still warm or hot, they will become soft and you won’t have that delicious crunch.

    Can I Freeze?

    Yes! You can freeze roasted chickpeas for up to 3 months.

    Place them in a freezer bag and store in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours first.

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    Taco Roasted Chickpeas

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 3
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    An inexpensive, healthy and flavorful snack with only 3 ingredients. They are crispy and super addictive.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 (19oz) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, taco seasoning, and extra virgin olive oil. Spread out evenly on the baking sheet.
    • Place in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy.

    Notes

    Dry the chickpeas off with a paper towel before you use them in the recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 11mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chickpeas, roasted chickpeas

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