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A jar of generously seasoned chili lime chickpeas surrounded by chili flake crumbs and spilt chickpeas.

Healthy Roasted Chili Lime Chickpeas

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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Lightly crisped chickpeas with a delicious depth of savoury flavour balanced by the refreshing tang of lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Par-Bake Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Dietary DF, GF, Nut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free
Season(s) All Seasons, Spring
Difficulty Easy
Yield 1.5 Cups

Equipment

  • Colander / Strainer
  • Paper Towel
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula / Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Cooked Chickpeas (or one 398ml can)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Lime (Juice and Zest)
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Himalayan Salt
  • Dash of Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat your oven to 200°F.
  • If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them well under cold water. Then, pour them on a paper towel and either pat or air dry. Once they are mostly dry, roll them around under the palm of your hand and remove any loosened skins. This helps give the chickpeas a crisper outer layer when roasting.
  • Spread your rinsed and dried chickpeas evenly on a baking sheet. Place in your preheated oven and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring halfway. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you make the Chili Lime Seasoning.
    (You can always skip this step if you're short on time, but I just love the texture it gives these roasted chickpeas. Par-baking them naked (unseasoned) allows them to dry completely, giving them a crispier outer crunch with a soft inner texture).
  • If you par-baked your chickpeas, turn your oven up from 200°F to 375°F to allow it to preheat before roasting.
  • Then, add the olive oil, lime zest and juice, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, turmeric, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well until a paste-like consistency forms.
  • Once your par-baked chickpeas are cool, toss them in a bowl with the chili lime seasoning. Mix well, ensuring the chickpeas are evenly coated.
  • Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly on a baking sheet, allowing them to be spaced generously. Place in your preheated oven (375°F) and bake for another 25 - 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent the bottoms from burning.
    If you like your chickpeas extra crunchy, you can bake them for up to 35 minutes, stirring them every 10 minutes and keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
  • Allow your chickpeas to fully cool before storing.

Notes

To preserve taste and freshness, store these roasted chickpeas in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to 7 days. You can re-crisp them by popping them in the oven at 200°F for 10 - 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Total Servings : 12 Tablespoons
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