Believe it or not, these are made from chick peas you buy out of a can. If you roast them on low heat long enough, they turn into a crunchy yummy snack. I’ve only made these 3 times before, but each time I make them I’ll add different spices. I’ve added sugar and cinnamon to make them sweet, my favorite way is just cumin, chili powder and a little garlic salt.
I would suggest using 2 (15 oz) cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) because the process takes a while and they get eaten fast!
Take 2 cans of chick peas, and rinse them under cold water. Drain on a paper towel. Transfer them to a cookie sheet and add 2 tsp. of olive oil. Then I added a teaspoon of chili powder, a teaspoon of cumin, and a teaspoon of garlic salt. Stir until its all coated.
Bake at around 275-300 for an hour and fifteen minutes.
I would stir them every 15 minutes or so. You will know when they are done because they are crunchy. If they are still soft, put them back in the oven.
To me they taste like roasted soy beans, they are so crunchy and yummy! You can eat them plain, or add them for some crunch to your salad.
You donβt have to refrigerate the leftovers, just keep them in an air tight container.
Enjoy!
I made these once, a long time ago—and, now I’m going to have to make them this weekend because you’ve just reminded me how DELISH they are!
Roasted chick peas have been on my “make” list for a long time. Thanks for the reminder!
I made these a while back – they were so good I ate the entire batch!
Never knew you could do this! Be cheaper than some other snack items I buy occasionally too!
These look awesome. And I have two cans in my cupboard. This may end up being my project tomorrow!
I love these too, but I haven’t found the sweet varieties do anything for me. The hot and spicy, on the other had, do.
Cumin is one of my favorite spices – these look so tasty! And happy belated bday to your son!
This is a great idea, especially for a healthy snack mix additive. Nicely done – M. G.
I’ve only tried roasted chick peas once and I think I must’ve not baked them long enough b/c they weren’t quite crispy enough. I’m bookmarking this one to use next time b/c I love anything chick pea!