Description
Make crispy, flavorful roasted chickpeas seasoned with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. This recipe yields a satisfying, crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry the rinsed chickpeas completely using paper towels. Remove any loose skins. This step is key for crispiness.
- Toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Spread them into a single layer.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the chickpeas. Gently toss them on the sheet.
- Return the chickpeas to the oven and roast for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly golden and the chickpeas are crisp. Watch carefully to prevent burning the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and immediately toss with the lemon zest.
- Let the chickpeas cool completely on the baking sheet before serving for maximum crunch.
Notes
- For the crispiest results, ensure the chickpeas are completely dry before adding oil.
- If you want a vegan option, substitute nutritional yeast for the Parmesan cheese.
- Store cooled chickpeas in a container with the lid slightly ajar at room temperature for up to three days to help maintain crispness. Do not refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10