The perfect high protein snack, Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas are crunchy, spicy, and feature all the flavor of falafel with very little effort.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chickpeas
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1½ teaspoons cumin
¾ teaspoon coriander
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon fennel
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
small handful of finely chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. If you're using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain well. Place chickpeas in a bowl and mix in the olive oil and salt. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices, as well as the onion and garlic powders. Add ¾ of the spice mixture to the chickpeas and set aside the remaining ¼ for later.
Mix the chickpeas thoroughly until the spices and oil coat them evenly. Pour them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and distribute into a single layer. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then open the oven and use a spatula or a spoon to move the chickpeas around a little. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the chickpeas are crunchy. Remove from oven and sprinkle on the reserved spice mixture and toss to incorporate. Give it a quick taste to see if you want to add some more salt. Let the chickpeas cool for 5 minutes, then toss in the chopped herbs and serve. I like to eat them with a squeeze a lemon.
Recipe by Lands & Flavors at https://www.landsandflavors.com/falafel-spiced-roasted-chickpeas/