This crispy snack is super flavorful, slightly spicy and crazy addicting!
So, I've been trying so hard to eat better lately. Running a food blog is hard to do when you have basically zero self control. I mean, these pumpkin spice muddy buddies-1 me-0. I lose. I also lost to these Spicy Roasted Chickpeas. But you know what? They're actually good for you! I love having healthier options lying around to munch on when I get the urge to have a snack. Because well, that happens quite often.
When I tell you these things are ADDICTING, I mean it. I got the biggest stomachache after this photo shoot because I almost devoured the whole bowl you see here. I'm embarrassing. You probably already knew that though. Speaking of embarrassing, have you ever gotten caught mid-singing-sesh in your car and it's so awkward because they're just staring at you like you are insane and you try to play it off like you were coughing or something? HAHA, that happened to me today. Good times.
I've been wanting to make roasted chickpeas for so long because I always see amazing pictures on Pinterest but I never knew what to put on them that I would actually like. That's the best thing about these though because you can literally put anything you want on them! You can make them spicy, savory, tangy and even sweet! The list goes on. Play around with your favorite spices and flavor combinations and just go wild. I was really into a spicy snack the day I made these, so I added a little teeny bit of cayenne. If you want more of a kick, add more. Don't want spicy, don't add any at all. See? So customizable!
Not only are these a great healthy snack, but they are SO easy to make! You just prep the beans and remove the skins (optional {and annoying but I have OCD}), toss in olive oil, sprinkle on the spices and bake them up to crispy perfection. You can bake for as long or as little as you want, depending on the texture you want.
Go ahead, try to have just a handful.. or two.
You can go grab this yummy recipe over at Roasted chickpeas!
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Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I am all about spicy and snacking! These chickpeas are perfect! Heading over to check out the recipe!