Spicy roasted chickpeas
Crunchy roasted chickpeas are seasoned with paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic salt for a deliciously smoky vegan snack. These little nutty pulses make for a nutritious snack or a great plant based side.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 400 g tinned chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper see notes
- 1/4 tsp garlic granules
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 200°C/ fan 180°C / gas 6.
- Drain and rinse the tinned chickpeas. Dry thoroughly to ensure they roast properly. In a large bowl add the chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using)*, garlic granules and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Spread out onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment, ensuring the chickpeas are not layered on one another. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. Enjoy as a snack or serve alongside a vegan main.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder flavour, simply reduce the quantity of cayenne pepper used or omit entirely.