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Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas roast until dry and crisp, then get a coating of rosemary and smoked paprika. A savory snack with simple pantry ingredients.

By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated

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Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas, ready to serve
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Serves
4

Gather your ingredients

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Let's cook

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse chickpeas, drain and rub dry in a clean towel.

  2. Toss with oil and salt and spread in one layer on a baking tray.

    Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas: Toss with oil and salt and spread in one layer on a baking tray
  3. Roast for 30–35 minutes, shaking the tray twice, until dry and crisp.

    Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas: Roast for 30–35 minutes, shaking the tray twice, until dry and crisp
  4. Toss with rosemary and paprika while warm and let cool uncovered.

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A little kitchen know-how

  • Remove excess moisture before roasting and cool uncovered to preserve crunch.

Make it yours & keep it well

Use ground cumin instead of rosemary for a warmer spice profile.

Storage: Best eaten the same day; refrigerate leftovers for 2 days and re-crisp in the oven.

Estimated nutrition per serving

220 kcal

Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.

Good things to know

How should I store leftovers?

Best eaten the same day; refrigerate leftovers for 2 days and re-crisp in the oven.

Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?

Use ground cumin instead of rosemary for a warmer spice profile.

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