Crispy roasted chickpeas are a great way to transform those tinned chickpeas at the back of your cupboard into a tasty healthy savoury snack. They make delicious nibbles with a drink, or use them as crunchy chickpea croutons on your soups and salads.
Drain the chickpeas. Tip onto a baking tray and pop in the oven for 5 minutes whilst it's preheating. This will dry the chickpeas thoroughly so that they crisp up better.
400 g canned chickpeas
Meanwhile, mix the olive oil, seasoning and spices in a bowl. Add the oven dried chickpeas and stir to mix. Tip the coated chickpeas back onto the baking tray.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon mild curry powder, salt and pepper to taste
Roast for 25 mins, stirring a couple of times during cooking.
Notes
You can use your favourite blend of spices rather than curry powder. If you want some heat, add smoked paprika or chilli powder.