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, etc. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)
These tasty little morsels are like cheesy nachos... but in chickpea form!
They are savory, crunchy, and only five ingredients.
I recently started sprinkling nutritional yeast on our roasted chickpeas and we are loving the results.
Plus these are great for back-to-school season for quick, healthy snacks and lunchbox additions.
Roasted chickpeas are a common request from my daughter. Luckily they are so easy to pop in the oven right after school.
Ingredients for Cheesy Roasted Chickpeas
For this recipe you will toss together then bake in the oven:
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): You will need two 15 ounce cans of cooked chickpeas for this recipe. Or if you make your own from scratch, you will need about 3 cups cooked chickpeas.
- Nutritional yeast: This is what gives the recipe a cheesy, savory flavor.
- Chili powder: I use mild chili powder.
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt: I use fine grain salt for this recipe.
- Smoked paprika: Optional, but I really enjoy this addition for a little smokiness.
Customizing
These cheesy roasted chickpeas are incredibly versatile and you can customize them with your own favorite flavors. A few suggestions include:
Make it spicy: Stir in a tiny dash of cayenne pepper or ground chipotle powder for a kick. (Be sure to start small as it is strong!)
Other seasonings: Change it up as you see fit. Omit any spices + seasonings you don't enjoy, or add taco seasoning, dried oregano, etc.
Add oil: I use an oil-free roasting method simply 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.
How to Enjoy
- Snacking: This is my daughter's favorite way to enjoy them. Nice and warm right off the sheet pan!
- Wraps + burritos: They are a great base for wraps and burritos. Plus include a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Salad toppers: Try sprinkling some on your favorite salads. (They are like flavorful, healthier 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 leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We find they keep for about 3 days.
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Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 30 oz. chickpeas (two 15 oz. cans)
- 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
- Optional: smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a kick (start small, it’s strong!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Lightly pat dry on a towel.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Spread out the seasoned chickpeas on a rimmed baking sheet. (Give the pan a little shake, and they’ll naturally spread out.)
- Bake for about 25 minutes (or until desired crispiness) stirring halfway through.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
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M
Not sure if I’m missing something but where’s the cheese please?
Joey
Hello! The nutritional yeast has a cheesy flavor.