Description
Crispy Ranch Roasted Chickpeas make snack time a total game-changer, delivering crunchy, zesty bites that’ll keep your hand reaching back to the bowl. Grab some chickpeas, toss them with ranch seasoning, and roast until they’re perfectly crisp for an addictive protein-packed treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) low-sodium chickpeas
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the rack in the center for even roasting.
- Open the 15-ounce (425-gram) can of low-sodium chickpeas and rinse them completely under cool water. Shake off excess moisture and pat each chickpea dry with clean paper towels, ensuring no water remains.
- Pour the dried chickpeas into a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil over the chickpeas, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon (8 grams) ranch seasoning mix and a pinch of salt. Gently toss until every chickpea looks evenly coated.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned chickpeas across the surface in a single, uncrowded layer so they can crisp perfectly without steaming.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through cooking, pull out the sheet and shake or stir the chickpeas to ensure uniform browning.
- Remove the chickpeas when they turn deep golden and sound crispy when shaken. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to achieve maximum crunchiness before serving.
Notes
- Pat chickpeas completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness, as any moisture will prevent them from getting crunchy.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer with space between them, which helps them roast evenly and become crisp instead of steaming.
- Customize the ranch seasoning by adjusting salt and using homemade or store-bought mix to match your flavor preference.
- Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg