Description
These Lemon Herb Crunchy Chickpeas are a crispy, protein-packed vegan snack bursting with lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary. Perfect for healthy snacking, salad toppings, or crunchy soup garnishes. Easy to make and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse chickpeas well, then pat them completely dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
3. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet without overcrowding.
4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Chickpeas should be golden brown and crisp.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes to firm up their crunch.
6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
Drying the chickpeas thoroughly is crucial for achieving the perfect crisp.
Don’t skip shaking the tray midway—this ensures even roasting on all sides.
Letting them cool post-bake helps finalize their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg