Oven Roasted Chick Peas

These oven roasted chick peas are a deliciously filling snack. They are tasty and quite the change-up from your go-to bagged pantry items. You may wonder how can a canned bean be any good in anything other than chilli, but with this quick and easy recipe, you’ll think differently. This post is all about oven roasted chick peas.

In hopes of a healthier snack option, these chick peas are tasty and filling. Put some in a snack bag and take them with you to run errands or for a snack option at work. They aren’t too spicy as they are seasoned just right.

Also, according to healthline.com, “They’re also very healthy, boasting vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. These characteristics may support weight management, blood sugar regulation, and brain health while reducing your risk of chronic ailments like heart disease and cancer.”

Not to say go crazy, but make as many chick peas as possible! They are amazing and quite a healthy snack!

This post is all about oven roasted chick peas.

Table of Contents

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

First, preheat the oven to 350°.

Step 2: Add the Olive Oil

Then, add two teaspons of olive oil. If you add anymore oil than that, the beans don’t get crispy enough.

Step 3: Add the Salt

Then, add approxiamelty a quarter teaspoon of salt.

Step 4: Add the Pepper

Next, add about half of a teaspoon of pepper. If you like pepper, you can add a little bit more.

Step 5: Sprinkle the Cayenne Pepper

Then, sprinkle cayenne pepper into the mix.

Step 6: Whisk

Then, whisk it all together before putting in the chick peas.

Step 7: Drain & Rinse Chick Peas

Before adding the chick peas to the mixing bowl, drain the can of beans, and then rinse them off.

Step 8: Mix

Then, add the chick peas into the bowl and mix together the beans and the mixture.

Step 9: Spray the Pan

Then, cover a cookie sheet in foil, and spray the foil with cooking spray so that the chick peas easily come right off. You could also use parchment paper too.