Food Recipes Smoky Roasted Chickpeas 4.4 (13) Add your rating & review Want to turn a can of chickpeas into a crispy, craveable, guilt-free snack? Read on. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 3, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Grace Elkus Hands On Time: 5 mins Roast Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins When it comes to snack food, you'd probably list dozens of options before mentioning chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing), but this recipe will change that. While most snack foods are loaded with empty calories, chickpeas are protein-rich legumes that provide a lot of fiber and beneficial nutrients. What's more, these versatile oven-baked treats make a great crunchy topping for soups, salads, and grain bowls. To perfect these golden, crispy, salty snacks, make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly after draining and rinsing them, patting them with paper towels. (Any residual moisture causes them to steam instead of crisp.) Also, preheat the baking sheet to ensure the chickpeas crisp as soon as they hit the hot pan. Ingredients 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Directions Preheat baking sheet and oven to 425°F. Toss chickpeas in olive oil and paprika and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until crispy, shaking pan halfway through, about 20 minutes. Rate it Print