Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas {garbanzo beans}

These Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a perfectly healthy snack to pop in your mouth while you’re on the go!

Not only are these Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas super simple to make, they’re also high in protein and fiber.

And if you are anything like me, I always seem to be looking for tasty, healthful snacks that I can bring to work with me, store in my desk drawer and pull out when I need something mid-day to nosh on.

You see, I don’t really like to frequent the vending machine at work. Even though it haunts me when I forget to bring something from home.  So, if you are in need of avoiding the tall, lit-up box that holds all kinds of snacks, and will eat up your dollars if you stare at it too long, then sway back over to your kitchen to make this quick snack that will satisfy your daily hunger pains!

And when you walk by that monster machine, you can stare back knowing that it will not tempt you, as your delightful Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are waiting for you in your desk drawer!

These are so simple. You only need 3 ingredients; chickpeas (garbanzo beans), olive oil and salt. And, you may even have these ingredients in your pantry right now. So pull them out and let’s get going!

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas {Garbanzo beans}

1 (15 oz) can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Olive oil
Salt to taste

Heat your oven to 400 degrees.

Drain chickpeas in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Pour them onto paper-towel lined rimmed baking sheet. Place a paper towel on the top of the peas, and pat dry. Remove paper towels and skins. Drizzle peas with olive oil and mix together using your hands. Spread out the peas, making sure they are in one layer on the baking sheet.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the beans are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt. Store in an air tight container.

Put a stop to spending your money at the dreaded vending machine, and take a step towards the healthy side; make these yummy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas today!