Vegan Roasted Chickpea Bites
Crispy vegan roasted chickpea bites, seasoned to perfection and baked until golden. Ideal for snacking, topping, or pretending you meal prepped.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment like the organized snack queen you are.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas well. Pat them dry like they just spilled tea on their outfit.
- Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them evenly on the tray. No crowding—these bites need personal space to crisp.
- Roast for 35 minutes, shaking halfway through so they toast evenly like tiny golden nuggets of sass.
- Let them cool for extra crunch. Try not to devour them all standing by the oven
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – 1/4 batch)
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Folate: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
💁♀️ Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a fiery crunch that means business.
- Toss with lemon zest after baking for a zesty goddess glow-up.
- Use them to top soups, salads, or just shove them in your purse like edible confetti.
- Mix with sunflower seeds and dried cranberries for a crunchy trail mix with real main-character energy.
- Store in an airtight container... if they last that long.