Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted Chickpeas
PREP TIME: 5 mins
COOK TIME: 40 mins
SERVES: 4 to 6
PREP TIME: 5 mins
COOK TIME: 40 mins
SERVES: 4 to 6
Roasted Chickpeas
PREP TIME: 5 mins
COOK TIME: 40 mins
SERVES: 4 to 6
Ingredients
This is a great crunchy and savoury snack you can enjoy on their own or sprinkled over top of your favourite dips, salads or soups.
- 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chickpeas (if using dried chickpeas * see preparation below)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder, curry powder or garam masala
Preparation
Pat chickpeas dry and remove any loose skins.
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss chickpeas with oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto prepared sheet.
Roast for 25 minutes or until starting to brown. Sprinkle chickpeas with chili powder and stir to coat. Return to oven and roast for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Let cool completely before using.
* Preparing Dried Chickpeas
Rinse chickpeas and remove any shrivelled or broken chickpeas (look them over).
Step 1: Soaking
Soak chickpeas for 12 hours or overnight and use 3 cups (750 mL) of cold water for every 1 cup (250 mL) of chickpeas.
For a quick soak combine the same amount of water and chickpeas in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Step 2: Cooking
Stovetop
To cook chickpeas from an overnight soak or a quick soak; combine chickpeas with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 1 hour or up to 1 ½ hours until tender all the way through when tested. Drain well and remove any skins if necessary.
Instant Pot
To cook chickpeas from an overnight soak or a quick soak; combine chickpeas with 4 cups (1 L) of water and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Drain well.
In Partnership With
Ingredients
This is a great crunchy and savoury snack you can enjoy on their own or sprinkled over top of your favourite dips, salads or soups.
- 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chickpeas (if using dried chickpeas * see preparation below)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder, curry powder or garam masala
Preparation
Pat chickpeas dry and remove any loose skins.
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss chickpeas with oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto prepared sheet.
Roast for 25 minutes or until starting to brown. Sprinkle chickpeas with chili powder and stir to coat. Return to oven and roast for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Let cool completely before using.
RECIPE TIP
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) is 2 cups (500 mL) and can be used for this recipe. Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Emily Richards
Nutritional Information
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Calories130
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Saturated0.5g
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Fat6g
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Cholesterol0mg
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Sodium105mg
-
Fibre4g
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Carbohydrate15g
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Sugars3g
-
Iron9%
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Vitamin C1%
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Calcium30mg
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Protein5g
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Vitamin A0%
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Vitamin D0%
* The percentage of calcium is based on the Osteoporosis Canada’s daily calcium requirement for people under 50 years of age of 1000 mg.
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium and vitamin D while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
RECIPE TIP
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) is 2 cups (500 mL) and can be used for this recipe. Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
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Calories130
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Saturated0.5g
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Fat6g
-
Cholesterol0mg
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Sodium105mg
-
Fibre4g
-
Carbohydrate15g
-
Sugars3g
-
Iron9%
-
Vitamin C1%
-
Calcium30mg
-
Protein5g
-
Vitamin A0%
-
Vitamin D0%
