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

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.

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

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.

Equipment Needed

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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

A hand reaching in a bowl of taco roasted chickpeas.

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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