Cheesy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas (Easy!)
These roasted chickpeas take just minutes to prep and deliver bold, savory flavor with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for healthy snacking, tossing on salads, stuffing into wraps, and more!
Servings: 3 (1/2-cup servings)
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
Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper or ground chipotle powder to taste. (Start small because it's strong!) Smoked paprika can also be added for smoky flavor.
Yield: This makes a fairly small batch (about 1.5 cups chickpeas) so double or triple the recipe if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 152 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 341 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 0.2 g | Vitamin A: 223 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 57 mg | Iron: 3 mg
