what has four ingredients and is about to change your life?

chili roasted chickpeas, that's what!  these suckers are so good it's defies understanding.  i mean, there are four ingredients and none of them are unhealthy and yet i want to wolf them down like a box of cheez-its on the beach.  (that's a good thing, in case there's a question).  make them, please.  you won't be disappointed.  

recipe after the jump!

the what:

4 cups cooked chickpeas

3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or grape seed oil

5 teaspoons of chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt

*optional chives to garnish, lime for an extra kick!

the how:

preheat oven to 400 degrees

spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and coat in olive oil, chili powder and sea salt (use more of less of the recommended salt/chili powder to your taste preference!)

bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until chickpeas are crispy! 

serve hot.  eat immediately, with abandon.  enjoy! 

Comments

[Meredith at Map and Menu]

What a delicious looking snack! It's freezing here in Maine today and I've been looking for an excuse to turn on our oven - thank you for the inspiration!

[Janelle / the style eater]

Roasted chickpeas are THE BEST! So very excited to try this chili version. I've been living off of chili-roasted pistachios the last few days, so these chickpeas are right up my alley!

[Kelli]

I've never tried roasted chickpeas, but they look amazing! Also, I've been known to scarf entire boxes of Cheez-Its so I feel like they'll be a good match for me. ;)
Leopard and Lavender

[Lindley]

Would you recommend dried chickpeas or can canned ones be used? Looks delicious - chili powder improves almost everything!

[Krissy Green]

I will be cooking these tomorrow. What a great little recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Yum X

[Gabriella]

This sounds so delicious! I can't believe they're so simple to make! I'll definitely have to try this recipe out soon.

[Patti]

chickpeas are my favorite!

[sarah yates]

thanks everyone! @lindley- you can use either!