Easy Roasted Chickpea Recipe With Maple & Za'atar
Sumac + white sesame + herbs = za'atar, and za'atar + maple + chickpeas = the snack of dreams. At least that's the formula Kanchan Koya follows in her cookbook Spice Spice Baby, where she lays out dozens of ways to pack more health benefit-loaded spices into your day. These chickpeas come out so crispy that the uninitiated will think they're fried, but all it takes is a hot oven (and making sure the beans are dried) to get the texture.
Recipe adapted from Spice Spice Baby by Kanchan Koya
Maple Za'atar Roasted Chickpeas
Get the recipe for maple za'atar roasted chickpeas, a crunchy snack that tastes like it's fried, from a cookbook all about cooking with healthy spices.
Prep Time
1
hour
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
2
to 4 servings
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
- One 15½-ounce can of chickpeas
- ¾ tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons za'atar spice blend
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Salt
Optional Ingredients
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Dry them extremely well with a tea towel. If you have time, let them air dry for 30 to 60 minutes. This will ensure a crisper texture.
- Place the chickpeas on a roasting pan in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp, rotating the pan at the halfway mark.
- Transfer the hot chickpeas to a bowl. Add the oil, spices, and salt to taste, and mix well with a spoon. Serve hot or at room temperature for a crunchy and healthy snack, or throw a fistful into kiddo's or your own lunchbox. (They also make great croutons over salad!)
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 181 |
| Total Fat | 5.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 271.2 mg |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
