Crispy Mediterranean Chickpeas & Pumpkin Seeds
Crunchy roasted chickpeas and toasted pumpkin seeds tossed in warm Mediterranean spices. A deeply satisfying, fiber-rich snack that fuels your body between meals.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
To retain their crunch for the next day, store any leftovers at room temperature in a jar with the lid slightly ajar rather than completely sealed.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Prep chickpeas (rinsed)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Thoroughly dry the rinsed chickpeas using a…
Thoroughly dry the rinsed chickpeas using a clean kitchen towel. Removing as much surface moisture as possible is the secret to a crunchy result.
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Transfer the dry chickpeas to a bowl
Transfer the dry chickpeas to a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin or smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
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Spread the chickpeas in a single layer…
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven
Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the chickpeas, and gently toss everything together on the pan.
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Return to the oven for another 8…
Return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes, watching closely at the end so the seeds don't burn.
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Let the mixture cool completely on the…
Let the mixture cool completely on the pan before eating. They will continue to crisp up as they cool down.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Moisture is the enemy of a…
Moisture is the enemy of a crispy roast. If you have the time, let the rinsed chickpeas air-dry on a towel for 10 minutes before oiling them.
To retain their crunch for the…
To retain their crunch for the next day, store any leftovers at room temperature in a jar with the lid slightly ajar rather than completely sealed.
Feel free to experiment with your…
Feel free to experiment with your pantry staples; a dusting of garlic powder or a Mediterranean blend like za'atar works beautifully here.
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