Best 3 Crunchy Roasted Zaatar Chickpeas Recipes

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CRUNCHY ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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Make these crunchy chickpeas for an easy, healthy, flavor-packed snack! Salt and olive oil is all you need for the roasted chickpeas, but if you want to jazz them up, add some spices or seasoning as soon as they're out of the oven!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
Extra virgin olive oil,
Kosher salt
Seasoning of your choice,

Steps:

  • Drain and dry chickpeas very well. Dry them up using some paper towels and leave them in a colander until they have dried as much as possible (OR you can spread them on a large baking sheet lined with paper towel for a while.)
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and position a rack right in the middle.
  • Spread the chickpeas well on a bare baking sheet (do not line the baking sheet with parchment or foil.) Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and season with kosher salt. Toss chickpeas and make sure they are well-coated with the olive oil. Spread them out well on the sheet.
  • Roast in heated oven anywhere from 20 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes or so for even cooking. Don't rush it, make sure the chickpeas turn a deeper golden brown and the exterior is nice and crispy, that's when they're ready.
  • Season roasted chickpeas. Once you take the chickpeas out of the oven, immediately season with spices of your choice. This time, I used za'atar, sumac, and harissa blend (up to 2 tsp each) for warm Middle Eastern and Moroccan notes. Play with the amounts to your liking, and change up the spices according to what you have. (see more flavor ideas up in the post)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2 kcal, Sodium 78.8 mg, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUNCHY ROASTED ZA'ATAR CHICKPEAS



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Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix made from dried thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds, gives these roasted chickpeas a fragrant, herbal, tangy bite. Unlike other similar recipes, the chickpeas are roasted without any oil, which is added after they come out of the oven. This allows the peas to crisp up without turning greasy. Do make sure to dry them out for an hour as directed, which adds to their crunchy texture. It's hard to stop eating these once you start, so if you're serving these to a group, consider making a double batch.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     snack, finger foods, side dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed if canned
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons za'atar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spread out chickpeas on a paper towel. Pat dry, then let dry for about an hour.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a heavy rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper, and spread chickpeas evenly on the pan. Bake in the center of the oven until crunchy, about 30 minutes, stirring and rotating every 10 minutes. (The chickpeas will continue to get crunchy as they cool.)
  • Place hot chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, za'atar and salt. Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CRUNCHY ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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These versatile legumes are full of protein, fiber, and iron. Roast them up for a snack you can keep handy for up to a week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chickpeas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, paprika, or cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drain and rinse chickpeas and scatter on a paper-towel-lined rimmed baking sheet. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove towels and toss chickpeas with olive oil. Roast until crisp and golden, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with salt and ground coriander, paprika, or cinnamon, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

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