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Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas

October 24, 2018 By Dianne Leave a Comment

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bowl of chili lime roasted chickpeas with text overlayHomemade Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas are a terrific high-protein snack. Crispy chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) also great on salads, in soups, or in even in tacos and burritos! This recipe is super easy to make, and you either cook your chickpeas in an air fryer or bake them in the oven. They’re vegan and gluten-free.

chickpeas, spices, limesVersatile Chickpeas

Chickpeas are so versatile that they’re almost magical. Chickpeas can be mashed and mix with mayo and served as a sandwich filling. They can be puréed into a creamy dip. They can added straight from the can to just about any soup or stew. And they can also be tossed in spices and roasted for a crunch snack.

adding spices to chickpeas in bowlsNutritional Powerhouses

In addition to be versatile and delicious, chickpeas are also little highly nutritious, too. They are:

  • High in fiber
  • Rich in protein
  • Low in calories
  • Loaded with minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium
  • Full of vitamins, including folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin C

The nutrients found in chickpeas contribute to their health benefits. They can support blood sugar control, aid digestion, protect against cancer and diabetes, and support heart health. They’re also inexpensive, so there’s no reason not to add them to your diet!

bowl of roasted chickpeas horizontal Aquafaba

Aquafaba, which is the liquid found in a can of chickpeas, is pretty magical, too. It can whipped up to make meringue, used in baked goods in place eggs, and it can be used in the place of oil in certain recipes, too. (Like this one!)

When draining cans of chickpeas, I pour the liquid into small containers and place it in the freezer so I always have aquafaba on hand if I need it. (I use chickpeas several times a week, though, so I will admit that I sometimes pour the magical liquid down the drain.)

If you prefer to cook chickpeas from scratch rather than use the canned variety, just save the cooking water. (Not the soaking water!)

roasted chickpeas on baking sheetRoasted Chickpeas

I’ve been roasting chickpeas since before they were “a thing.” I was surprised several years ago when I coworker brought roasted chickpeas to work and started talking about them as if they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. (They probably are the greatest thing since sliced bread.) I’m not sure how she had discovered them, but she was a little surprised to find out that I had been roasted them for years.

Sure, you can buy roasted chickpeas in just about any flavor now, but they’re so easy to make that it doesn’t make sense to spend the extra money to have someone else do it for you. They’re super easy to make – just open a can, add some spices, and cook! When you make them at home, you can control the ingredients and the flavor, too.

Roasted Chickpeas in air fryer basketI used to make roasted chickpeas in the oven, but since getting an air fryer, I now cook them in it. They take about half the time in the air fryer as they do in the oven. In mine, they cook up in about 20 minutes, but since air fryer cooking times can vary, they might be ready in just 15 in others. No matter how you cook them, be sure to shake things up a little at about the halfway mark, so they cook evenly.

Roasted Chickpeas in my handSpicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas

I like to use roasted chickpeas as croutons in salads. I also like to add them to creamy soups as garnish. These Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas are great in taco salads or even tacos themselves! You can use them in just about any dish that could use a bit of crunch and a spicy kick.

If you’re sensitive to heat, you can use les chili powder and omit the cayenne. And of course, if you love spicy food, you can use more than I have listed here.

bowl of roasted chickpeas

Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas
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Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas are a terrific snack. They’re also great on salads, in soups, or in even in tacos and burritos!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted chickpeas, roasted garbanzo beans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Yields 4 servings
Calories 66 kcal
Author Dianne

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. If you’re roasting the chickpeas in the oven, preheat it to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle on the aquafaba and lime juice. Add the spices and mix to coat.
  3. If your roasting them in the oven, bake for 20 minutes, and then carefully roll the chickpeas around on the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.
  4. If you’re roasting them in an air fryer, cook them for about 15-20 minutes at 400°F, or until crisp. Be sure to shake the basket at the halfway point.

Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas in bowl square

If you liked this recipe, you might also enjoy:

  • Tahini Kale Salad with Garlicky Chickpeas 
  • Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle
  • Curried Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas 
  • Curried Mango Chickpea Wrap

Filed Under: Vegan Appetizers and Snacks, Vegan Recipes Tagged With: chickpeas, chili lime, food, gluten-free, plant-based, Recipe, roasted chickpeas, Snack, spicy food, Vegan, vegetarian

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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