These Roasted Chickpeas make for a savory, salty, nutty salad topping, soup topping, or for an addicting but healthy snack!

Did you know chickpeas are high in fiber, which means that they help lower blood sugar & cholesterol? They also aid in digestion and rich protein which helps you feel full and energized! So…go ahead and toss them into a salad for a zero point protein boost!!

Are roasted chickpeas zero points on the new 2022-2023 WW plan?

According to WW; chickpeas themselves will remain a ZeroPoint food, but any other ingredients with Points values that you’ve added, like oil, still need to be tracked.

Beans, peas, and lentils—also known as legumes—are nutrient-dense foods that help to meet a range of dietary preferences. They can also be a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, zinc, iron, and folate. Dietary fiber helps you feel fuller, longer, which is helpful for weight loss, and also plays a role in digestion and heart health. Potassium is also important for heart health and zinc plays a role in immune function. 

While “zero” usually means “nothing,” at WW, ZeroPoint foods are everything!

Beans, peas, and lentils are loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Cook ’em up in a chilli, toss them into a salad for a meat-free protein boost, or purée them with garlic and olive oil for a tasty dip.

What ingredients do I need to make these roasted chickpeas?

• Canned chickpeas 
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika powder- I LOVE the flavor that the smoked paprika gives these chickpeas. You can swap the smoked for regular paprika, if you desire. 
• Olive oil cooking spray
• Salt
  

  Can I use other spice instead?

  Yes, you bet!! The roasted chickpeas are super versatile. You can add whatever spices you like such as: 

• Ranch mix
• Cinnamon and sugar 
• Rosemary 
• Chili powder 

Be sure to add the seasonings the last 10-15 minutes of baking-otherwise the spices may burn and can give the chickpeas a bitter taste!

How do I make these Roasted Chickpeas?

These can be roasted in the oven or in an air fryer. I like to roast them in the oven on a baking sheet; to do that first you will:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Drain garbanzo’s in a strainer and rinse well with cool water. Shake to help remove water.

Pour chickpeas on a clean paper towel, and pat dry. (Wet chickpeas don’t brown as well.) 

Spread the garbanzo beans across the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t over lapping.

Spray the tops of them generously with olive oil non stick cooking spray. Do not add any of the seasonings yet. 

Bake for 20 minutes, stopping once or twice to stir around the chickpeas so that the chickpeas roast evenly.

Take the chickpeas out of the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Add the spices and toss well until the chickpeas are coated evenly.

Place them back on the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crunchy!

Ingredients:

• 2 ( 15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans/chickpeas
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 tsp smoked paprika or paprika powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• Pinch of black pepper 

Oven Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain garbanzo’s in a strainer and rinse well with cool water. Shake to help remove water..
3. Pour chickpeas on a clean paper towel, and pat dry. (Wet chickpeas don’t brown as well.) 
4. Spread the garbanzo beans across the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t over lapping.
5. Spray the tops of them generously with olive oil non stick cooking spray. Do not add any of the seasonings yet. 
6. Bake for 20 minutes, stopping once or twice to stir around the chickpeas so that the chickpeas roast evenly. 
7. Take the chickpeas out of the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl.
8. Add the spices and toss well until the chickpeas are coated evenly.
9. Place them back on the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crunchy!

Air Fryer Directions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Spray the tops of the garbanzo beans generously with cooking spray.
3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake half way during cooking.
4. Sprinkle with seasoning and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy!

 Makes 4 ( 1/2 cup) servings

0 Points® per serving

How do I track this recipe in my WW app? 

Click the link below to go to the recipe builder. You’ll first need to sign into your WW account and then the recipe builder will upload. Be sure to edit the recipe with any ingredients that you use that are different. The recipe builder is the most accurate way to create, obtain, and track the Points®

*The recipe builder link only works for WW members located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, you’ll need to access the WW app manually to create the recipe in the recipe builder. 

Author Notes:

If you don’t bake them long enough, you’ll end up with soggy chickpeas a day later. To make chickpeas that stay crispy, you’ve got to bake them long enough

Oven-roasted chickpeas don’t stay as crispy once they cool, so I recommend eating them while they’re warm for the best crunch and taste.

If you need to reheat them, warm them up in the oven at 300 degrees for just a few minutes!

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Keep in mind the texture will change and they won’t be as crispy- but they will still be very YUMMY!