Mediterranea Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy and flavorful, these Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack or salad topper—crispy outside, tender inside, and loaded with smoky spices.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas
- 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
Mediterranean Spice Blend
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprik (or regular paprika if you want a milder flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Easy Version: 1 -2 tablespoons Cavender's Medieterranean Spice Blend (usually available in herbs section of most major grocery stores)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/204°C. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Drain the chickpeas in a strainer, shaking it to remove excess water. Spread the chickpeas out on a paper towel and pat dry. You can also just let them sit out for a few minutes to air dry.
- Pour the olive oil into a bowl and add the chickpeas. Stir until each chickpea is coated with oil.
- Combine the spices in a bowl. Sprinkle over chickpeas, stirring until each is thoroughly coated.
- Easy Version: Sprinkle storebought Mediterranean seasoning over the chickpeas. Stir until thoroughly coated.
- Pour seasoned chickpeas on the prepared pan, spreading them out so they're not touching. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chickpeas are crispy on the outside.
- Remove the chickpeas from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Air Fryer Mediterranean Chickpeas: Do all the same prep tips, except add the chickpeas to your air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket about half-way through to "stir" them.
Storage Instructions
- Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely covered container at room temperature for 3–4 days. Avoid airtight containers, which can make them lose their crisp. If they soften, pop them back in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes to re-crisp.
Notes
Tips & Hacks
- For ultra-crispy chickpeas, remove the outer skins before roasting. It’s a little extra work, but worth it.
- Make a double batch—these go fast!
- Sprinkle over salads or grain bowls for a crunchy topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
