Crispy spiced Parmesan chickpeas

Crispy spiced Parmesan chickpeas
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The idea of turning chickpeas into a snack is nothing new, but they still surprise me every time I try them. The result is halfway between a chip and a crouton, which means you can just as easily add them to a green salad as toss them as-is into a little baggie for a work snack. I also love adding them as a last-minute garnish to my pasta salads.

I’ve never used drugs, but eating these chickpeas makes me feel like I’m on the brink of extreme addiction. 

  • ServesYields about 1 1/2 cups
  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Timeout-
  • FreezingFreezes well

Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel (or sea salt)
  • 1/4 cup store-bought grated Parmesan
  • Small pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes or until nicely browned, stirring every 10 minutes. 
Recipe published on August 19, 2018