Roasted Chickpeas-A Healthy Snack!

Last week in my nutrition class we were challenged to make a healthy side dish on the fly with only pantry ingredients and what was leftover from "healthy burger" day.

don't try this at home!

My group attempted baked onion rings.

Let's just call them a fail.

We used cornmeal for crunch and it was just too dry without the addition of a sauce. The addition of a sauce lessened the healthfulness of said onion rings.

However, I was very impressed with what another classmate produced-roasted chickpeas!
(I think she had a bit of help from chef.)

I liked her side dish so much that I came home and made a batch myself.

This side dish/snack is super easy to make.

1. Open, drain, and then rinse a can of chickpeas.
2. Dry chickpeas with paper towels.
3. Place chickpeas on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment or aluminum foil.
4. Season as you wish. I used chipolte powder and garlic. In class, they used a mix of dried herbs.
5. Bake at 350F until crunchy. (about 20 minutes depending on your oven)
6. Sprinkle lightly with salt or Parmesan (optional).


I love the roasted chickpeas because I love crunchy snacks. Bonus: chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber.

I can't wait to make them again the next time we watch a movie or use them in an entree. So cool.