Roasted Chickpeas – 3 Ways – THE SHARED SPICE

Masala Indian. Smoky Chipotle. Asian Zing. Roasted. Chickpeas. A crunchy, healthy snack alongside your cocktails this holiday season or any season!

Skip the expensive store-bought cocktail snacks, and go homemade. These chickpeas will have your party guests asking, “What organic Whole Foods looking like store did you buy these yummy snacks from?!” – I give this example because I’ve actually had someone say this to me.

Holidays are all about bringing cultures together. Chickpeas are used in so many different cuisines, it’s only natural to reflect those flavors with regional spices. Three different flavor profiles representing three different regions, all rounding out to accompany your cocktails, snack-time cravings, and healthy living lifestyle.

I served each flavor profile with additional garnishing/finishing ingredients to not only make it aesthetically pleasing, but add an inexpensive, “voila!” touch. Serve with some fancy meats, cheeses, and olives, and you got yourself a pretty charcuterie board!

Happy Holidays from my family to yours. Thank you all for always inspiring new dishes, new creativity, and new fun ways for me to share my passion. ❤ ❤

PREP: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour 10 minutes
YIELD: 3-6 servings

MASALA INDIAN INGREDIENTS

1 (8 oz) can of Chickpeas
1/2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tbsp. Lime Juice
1/2 tsp. Garlic, grated (2 cloves)
1/2 tsp. Ginger, grated
1 Green Chili, finely minced
1/2 tbsp. Tandoori Masala
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Turmeric
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
1/4 tsp. Cumin
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

SMOKY CHIPOTLE INGREDIENTS

1 (8 oz) can of Chickpeas
1/2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tbsp. Lime Juice
1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce, finely minced
1/2 tbsp. Chipotle Adobo Sauce
1 tsp. Garlic, grated (2 cloves)
1/2 tbsp. Chili Powder
1/2 tbsp. Fajita or Taco Seasoning
1/4 tsp. Cumin
1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Flakes
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

ASIAN ZING INGREDIENTS

1 (8 oz) can of Chickpeas
1/2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tbsp. Lime Juice
1/2 tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
1 tbsp. Sriracha
1/2 tsp. Garlic, grated (2 cloves)
1/2 tsp. Ginger, grated
1 Green Chili, finely minced
1/4 tsp. Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375º F.
Strain Chickpeas in colander under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel. Place chickpeas in foil lined baking tray and spread out.
Bake Chickpeas for 30 minutes, shaking pan every 10 minutes to move them around. This will ensure they don’t burn!
Pick desired flavor profile – Indian Masala, Smokey Chipotle, or Asian Zing! You can pick all 3, but just be sure to separate them.
In bowl, mix chickpeas and ingredients of desired flavor profile together.
Transfer seasoned chickpeas back onto baking tray. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Be sure to shake them around so they don’t burn.
Remove from oven, and let cool for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

#TashTip for serving:
Indian Masala: mix with diced red onion, cilantro, and squeeze of lime juice.
Smoky Chipotle: mix with diced pepper jack cheese, chopped green onion, and squeeze of lime juice.
Asian Zing: mix with few drops of sriracha, and chopped green onion.