These Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas only take a couple minutes to prepare and are packed with delicious, savory flavor. Perfect for healthy snacks, salads, wraps, and beyond! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)
These tasty little morsels are like cheesy nachos... but in chickpea form! They're savory, crunchy, and protein-rich.
The best part is they only take a few minutes of preparation! My daughter requests roasted chickpeas often, and these are so easy to pop in the oven right after school.
They're great for healthy snacks, lunchbox additions, wraps, and sprinkling on salads (like crispy croutons!) I hope you enjoy them too.
Ingredients for Cheesy Roasted Chickpeas
For this recipe, you'll stir together in a mixing bowl, then bake in the oven:
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): You'll need one 15 ounce can of cooked chickpeas for this recipe. (If you make your own from scratch, then you will need about 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas.)
- Tamari: This adds a salty, umami flavor. I use tamari for gluten-free, but you can substitute soy sauce if desired.
- Nutritional yeast: This is what gives the recipe a cheesy, savory flavor.
- Chili powder: I use mild chili powder, either from the "Simply Organic" brand or whatever is in the bulk bins at our local food co-op. Just be aware that chili powder can vary in spiciness depending on how much cayenne pepper is included.
- Ground cumin: You can also add smoked paprika for some warm, smoky flavor.
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
Customizing
Make it spicy: Stir in a dash of cayenne pepper or ground chipotle powder to taste for a kick. (Start small because it's strong!)
Other seasonings: Omit any spices and seasonings you don't enjoy, or add Taco Seasoning, dried oregano, etc.
Add oil: I use an oil-free roasting method by lining my sheet pan with parchment paper. However, feel free to toss your chickpea mixture with a tablespoon of good quality olive oil before baking if desired.
Serving
Snacks: This is my daughter's favorite way to enjoy them. Nice and warm right off the sheet pan!
Wraps & burritos: The seasoned chickpeas are a great base for wraps and burritos. (Plus a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.)
Salad toppers: Try sprinkling some on your favorite salads. They're like flavorful, healthy, protein-rich croutons!
Rice bowls: Include them in a rice bowl or grain bowl with roasted veggies and a flavorful sauce or dressing on top.
Storing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I find they keep for about 3 days. (They do lose their crispiness and soften when stored - but they're still tasty!)
Looking for another variation? Try these Smoky Roasted Chickpeas too!
For more inspiration, also browse all vegan chickpea recipes.
Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas (Easy!)
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can chickpeas
- 2-3 tsp. tamari
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper (or Silpat). Set aside.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Lightly pat them dry on a towel. (Removing excess moisture helps them become crispier.)
- Add chickpeas and tamari to a medium bowl. Stir to evenly coat.
- Then add the rest of the ingredients - nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toss to combine.
- Spread out the seasoned chickpeas on the baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Stir, then return to oven. Bake for 10-15 more minutes (depending how crispy you prefer them). They'll be soft when they come out of the oven, but become crispy as they cool.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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