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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

These no-effort, spicy roasted chickpeas are one snack you will never feel guilty about munching on! Simply toss in olive oil, lemon juice, and assortment of spices, pop in the oven and enjoy!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • • 1 15 oz can of Chickpeas, drained
  • • 1 TBS EVOO
  • • 1 TBS lemon juice
  • • 1 TBS Smoked Paprika
  • • 2 TBS Chili Powder OR if you want your chickpeas to be REALLY spicy use 1 TBS of Chipotle Peppers
  • • 2 TBS Cumin
  • • 1 TBS Garlic Powder
  • • 1 TBS Lemon Pepper
  • • 1 tsp Cardamom
  • • Dash of Cayenne for extra spice

Method
 

  1. • Line a small cookie sheet with foil and place oven on broil
  2. • Drain chickpeas and place in a bowl or bag
  3. • Add Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, and all Spices to your drained chickpeas and mix well so that chickpeas are fully coated.
  4. • Use a spatula to spread spiced chickpeas across foil lined baking sheet (scrape sides of bowl to transfer excess spices as needed).
  5. • Sprinkle cayenne on top of chickpeas for some added spice and place baking sheet on the middle rack of oven. Broil for 10 minutes.
  6. • After 10 minutes, use your spatula to toss and rotate chickpeas and let broil for 5 more minutes
  7. • When chickpeas are crispy, remove from oven to let cool and enjoy!

Notes

Enjoy these spicy roasted chickpeas as a snack or mixed in with your favorite salad!
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days