Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2
Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks for a Healthy Crunchy Snack
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can chickpeas , drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder ( or more )
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cornflour
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/3 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 teaspoon cilantro ( ground coriander )
1 dash cayenne pepper ( or to taste )
1 -2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
salt ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
200
Sugar
1g
Fat
10g
Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks are crunchy savory snacks that are a healthy alternative to traditional potato chips or crackers. They are very easy to make at home and budget-friendly. With their zesty flavors and satisfying crunch, they are ideal for snacking alone or serving as a party appetizer or game-day snack. Overall, the Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks are a perfect way to enjoy a healthy, spicy, and flavorful snack.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F.
2.Drain and rinse the chickpeas before patting dry with a paper towel.
3.In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, chili powder, paprika, cornflour, cumin, oregano, garlic powder or onion powder, cilantro, cayenne pepper, nutritional yeast, and salt.
4.Add the chickpeas and toss in the mixture to coat them evenly.
5.Spread the chickpeas out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6.Bake for 20-30 minutes until crunchy.
7.Serve the spicy chickpeas solo or with a dip of your choice.

PROS

Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks are very crunchy, spicy, low calorie, and high protein snacks that provide a fun way to add extra fiber and nutrients to your diet.

They are vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free, making them suitable for almost everyone.

CONS

Some people may find the snack to be too spicy.
While these snacks are healthy, eating too many of them can lead to overconsumption of calories and fiber.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chickpeas are an excellent source of vegetarian protein, fiber, and more nutrients such as iron and folate.
They promote good digestion, blood sugar control and ultimately provide satiety.
On the other hand, the ingredients in this recipe are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E, and K, which are essential for the immune system and overall wellbeing.

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