Long time back in one of Rachael Ray's show I saw her making roasted chickpeas by simply frying canned chickpeas on stove top and she was mentioning that it's a nice, fat-free and crispy snack. I always thought that chickpeas and green peas were deep fried in oil to get that crunchiness. I didn't know that toasted chickpeas would be has good as the deep fried ones.
I used to love these while growing up. Fried Chickpeas a.k.a. roasted garbanzo beans was my grandmother's favorite snack too but we never made it at home.
We always got it from stores. After seeing the show I also wanted to prepare the healthy roasted chickpeas but somehow did not get to it until last week. Instead of sauteeing it in a pan, I decided to roast it in the oven.
Otherwise you would have to stand nearby and keep stirring it. So I went looking for roasted chickpeas recipe. I Googled to see if somebody has already made oven roasted chickpeas and found a lot of results.
Here I thought I was the smart one, with this brilliant idea! So I was going through a lot of those roasted chickpeas recipes and found that the oven temperatures, time to roast were different in each case and the reviews of the result were also mixed.
So, I decided to follow my own method and was really surprised that it worked out very well. My kids generally like cooked chickpeas by itself, but they like these baked/roasted chickpeas no oil even better.
If you are wondering how to roast chickpeas without oil, the recipe is very simple, actually it's not a recipe at all. You have to just keep in mind the oven temperature and the time to roast it.
The amount of chickpeas you want to roast, the seasonings are truly your call. As mentioned before you can roast it in a frying pan on stove top itself.
So, finally a fat-free, oil free crispy chickpeas crunchy snack. Yes it is! It's oil-free roasted chickpeas yet with the same taste and texture as deep fried. Who doesn't like it!
This baked baked chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) is a nice snack by itself or you can use it in your salads instead of bread croutons to get that nice crunchy texture.You can also try using this roasted chick peas recipe with other cooked legumes.
Just be cautious about the oven temperature and time to roast because each legume might need alteration depending on its texture.If roasting is your favorite, then don't miss this oven roasted cauliflower and baked tofu recipe.
How to bake chickpeas without oil?
Here are the step-by-step instructions on roasting chickpeas without oil.
1. Take 1 Garbanzo beans can.
2. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet.
3. Add garlic powder/Herbal salt.
4. Add Garam masala for extra flavors.
5. Add some Chilli powder as per your taste.
6. Mix and spread them well. Bake them for about 35-38 mins.
7. Crunchy, guilt-free, fat-free healthy oven-roasted chickpeas is ready!
Recipe
Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 and ½ cups Cooked Chickpeas,
- As Per Your Taste Red Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder (Optional)
- As Per Your Taste Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 425F for 15 minutes.
- If using canned chickpeas open the can, drain it in a colander, rinse it with water. Dab the chickpeas with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Don't wipe it dry, little moisture is recommended so that the seasonings stick to the chickpeas.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a large baking sheet and add the chili powder and garlic powder. I did not use salt because I was using canned chickpeas which has salt in it already. I also read in another place that adding salt initially will not quicken the process of roasting because it will release moisture. So add it after roasting or better cook the chickpeas with little salt if you are not using the canned ones.
- Leave it in the oven for 35-38 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. If you want crunchy chickpeas roast it for 38 minutes. My husband likes the crunchy-chewy texture, so 35 minutes was perfect. SO I took out some after 35 minutes and roasted the balance for another 3-4 minutes. Again keep in mind that oven temperatures vary, so check yours around 35 minutes first and then decide either to roast it further or not.
- After 35 or 38 minutes, switch off the oven and leave the baking tray in the oven itself for another 10 minutes.
- Fat free, guilt free roasted chickpeas are ready to be snacked on. It was so crunchy and addictive. We couldn't stop nibbling on. Anyhow I managed to save some for the next day to see if it remained crunchy even then. I stored these no oil roasted chickpeas in a closed container and left it on the counter. The crunchy ones were perfect the next day too, but the chewy-crunchy ones were bit difficult to chew.
My Notes
Nutrition
This recipe has been updated and republished from 2009 archives.
Kevin says
I tried this out and accidentally took too much water off so my chickpeas were plain. That's fine since I can eat them out of the can if I wanted to. Thanks for the recipe. This is probably the healthiest snack you can make. In my case it was a meal since I made 2 cans worth!
Madhuram says
That's great! 🙂
Kevin says
I tried it again right after posting, and I used 2 cans again. I found that it was successful to pad them dry like I did the first time and then use soy sauce for the moisture for the seasoning to stick onto the bean. It worked out a lot better than the first time!
Madhuram says
Interesting idea Kevin!
Urmi says
hello
Ilike ur muffin recipes and roasted chickpeas it's amazing
Thank u
Madhuram says
You're welcome Urmi.
neeta says
hi madhu,
did you try this with soaking the chickpeas instead using the canned chana?
Madhuram says
No Neeta. But I have tried it with soy beans and mung bean. So I think it should work with chickpeas too, but the roasting time might differ. Check it out here: http://www.egglesscooking.com/roasted-soy-beans-or-soy-nuts/
Ram says
Hi Madhu,
Accidentally came across your article. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will surely try this at home. On another note, have you tried roasting dry lentils (Toor daal, Channa daal, Urad daal etc) in oven?
Madhuram says
Thanks Ram. Do you mean roasting soaked daal? I haven't tried it.
Gita says
Hi madhu
I tried this for our weekend snacking. It was great. I made it little bit spicy but the texture was awesome.
Thanks for the recipe.
G
You're welcome Gita.
RedChillies says
Thanks for the recipe. I tried this on Sunday and we loved it. I have posted it on my blog for T&T.
You're welcome RC.
Sonal says
Madhu, I tried this and all my american coworkers are loving it. I am eating it while typing this. 🙂
Thanks Sonal.
Kirby! says
I love roasted chickpeas! I like them with garam masala... they're like chewy little hummus balls!
Charu says
Hi,
I tried this today and it was fabulous! Thanks for this healthy and yummy snack. My husband is a garbanzo/protein freak and he loved it too. 🙂
Charu, thanks for the feedback. I'm glad both of you liked the roasted chickpeas.
bee says
i tried this once, yummy. thanks for the reminder.
ms says
Hi madhuram
what a nice and healthy entry for JFI Chickpea! Thank you very much for this entry.
best,
MS
Purnima says
Madhu, wonderful snack here, read very carefully ..shall atempt this. Tks again..(shall surely use a foil on my tray 🙂 )
sangeeth says
hey madhu super idea...I'll surely try it asap...luv chickpeas 🙂
9to5to9 says
What a great idea! I love that the roasting instead of deep-frying makes this a much more healthful snack. And one of my sons -- the one who will actually eat hummus -- will love it, too. I'm definitely going to try this.
Srivalli says
that was great madhu..will surely try this..thanks for the entry!
anudivya says
Made it and have been snacking on it all day today! Loved it Madhuram... Thanks! 😀
That was very quick Anu. Thank you very much for the feedback.
Bharti says
I've been meaning to try this out. Oven toasting is a great idea.
Happy Cook says
Wow after all the parties it isnice to know about a sncak like this which is healthy and delicious.
Vidya says
I have not tried this yet either. Looks good and the procedure is really simple and it's healthy too 🙂
Sunshinemom says
I saw this too on some other blog but haven't tried it as yet. Looks good and I like the fact that it is healthy! Egg replacers this time for the event makes it all the more difficult!
Sandhiya says
That's one good idea of having healthy snack...It does look like UppuKadalai available on the street shop...Nice Entry
jayasree says
Thats one healthy snack. I am going to try it soon. Thanks for all the little notes you have added.
Noticed the change in header. (Am I too late???) Its looking nice.
anudivya says
This is brilliant. I am a garbanzo fanatic and can eat it any way I can... I so love them crispy, but always thought it would burst open if I baked them.
This is my weekend snack, meaning tomorrow. Thanks so much!
You're welcome Anu. Some of the beans do burst open.
PG says
that#s a wonderful idea. Will try it for sunny boy too. But, Nowthat you write about it, try sprouting black chickpea or also the regular garbanzo beans and then you only need to either microwave it or bake in the oven like above. Cooking won't be required. I used to do it...uhh...I don't even remember when...:D it was before sunny boy was born, but I made it quite often. Have to start it again.
Priya says
WOw this is one of my fav snacks..oven fried chickpeas looks too prefectly as they r deep fried..
Sweatha says
Lovely and healthy.I make with soybeans,never tried chickpeas.I too love them.yum 😛
ambika says
me too madhu i have made them before and loved just salted one. i too got this from salt roasted snacks which i used to buy from a snack shop near my house..But havent tried with chilli powder...will try this soon
Asha says
Looks incredibly delicious. I used to eat brown channa roasted like these. great snack for winter! :))
Happy new year.
Cilantro says
I have made them before. Love them with just salt and pepper or chilli powder. I got the idea from Costco`s soy beans.
I have also made with soy beans and mung beans before. But the difference is, I did not cook the beans earlier. I simply soaked the soy and mung beans and roasted them.