Name: Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
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!)

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.)

Bowl of nacho roasted chickpeas after baking

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 in a bowl for cheesy nacho chickpeas

Ingredients for Roasted Chickpeas

For this recipe you will need:

Chickpeas
Nutritional yeast
Chili powder: I use mild.
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Smoked paprika: Optional, but I love this addition for a little smokiness.

However they are incredibly versatile and you can customize them with your own favorite flavors.

nacho flavored chickpeas in a bowl with spoon before roasting

How to Enjoy

These chickpeas are so versatile in how you can enjoy them:

Snacks
Wraps
Salad toppers: They are like flavorful croutons!
Rice bowls
Burritos

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We find they keep for about 3 days.

Close up of nacho roasted chickpeas in a small bowl

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Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas

These only take a couple minutes of preparation, and are packed with savory flavor! Perfect for healthy snacks, salads, wraps, etc.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 6

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

Halve the recipe if desired. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.

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