Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas

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Crispy roasted chickpeas seasoned with garlic and Parmesan — a nut-free crunchy snack.

Recipe was first published in January 2012.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 1/4 hours

Servings

16

oven
baking sheet
bowl
paper towels
Vegetarian
Snack
Hors d'oeuvre
Baking
Gluten-Free
Kid Friendly
Side Dish
Appetizer
Healthy
Meal Prep

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces garbanzo beans 2 cans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or more if you like
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • cayenne powder or curry powder optional
  • pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Drain the beans and rinse them well. Lay them on paper towels to dry for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of oil and add chickpeas to coat. Add salt, garlic, and cheese and stir well to coat.
  4. Lay beans on a baking sheet and drizzle with remaining tablespoon of melted coconut oil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, stir, and continue to bake for up to an hour or until golden and crispy. Stir periodically to help even crisping.