Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

FAQs

Why are my roasted chickpeas not crunchy? ›

Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and gently pat them dry. It's essential to make sure they're totally dry before you toss them with the olive oil – damp chickpeas won't crisp up in the oven. Discard any loose skins from the outside of the chickpeas.

Roasted chickpeas are a cheap, easy snack you can make at home. They are packed with protein and fiber, and can be made to satisfy sweet or savory cravings. I was blown away by how good they turned out, and roasted chickpeas are now a staple in my healthy snack roster.

One way you can cook canned chickpeas is on the stovetop. First, drain the chickpeas in a strainer and rinse them off with cool water. Pour the chickpeas into a large pan so they're in a single layer, then fill the pan with enough water to just cover the chickpeas. Heat the chickpeas over medium heat for 5 minutes.

I go with pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and sometimes a little cayenne if I want it to be a bit spicy. I would use salt too but trying to keep the sodium down, so I also use no salt added chickpeas.

Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet. It's ok if they are still a bit wet, they will dry out in the oven. Bake 30 minutes, stopping to shake the pan every now and then. *Make sure you do shake the pan once or twice when the chickpeas are baking, this helps them dry out properly and get crispy.

They are a terrific low-calorie, nutrient-dense snack with lots of fiber. A few factors determine whether they'll turn mushy when roasted: the type of chickpeas (dried and soaked overnight or dried), how well they are dried before roasting and how much oil is used (you need only a little).

You can eat at least one serving (28 grams) of chickpeas per day. However, don't eat more than 70 grams a day since that can cause adverse side effects. If you consume too many chickpeas, some side effects you may get include bloating, nausea, and gas. It's important to remember that chickpeas should not be eaten raw.

Chickpeas can positively impact your high blood sugar due to their low GI, high fibre and protein content. However, consuming legumes as part of a balanced meal is essential, as excessive consumption or high-GI ingredients added to chickpea recipes can raise your blood sugar levels.

Up to 1/4 cup of chickpeas daily is allowed on a low FODMAP diet for digestive issues. Gradually add chickpeas and other legumes to your diet to allow your body to adjust. Over time, you will better tolerate them. Products such as BeanoⓇ help digest the gas-forming carbohydrate in beans.

"Chickpeas are wonderful to add directly to your dish—like salad, pasta, or soup—for extra protein and fiber," Cannon told us. If you're craving a satisfying crunch, she recommends roasting them with avocado oil and plain ol' sea salt.

What's the difference between chickpeas and garbanzo beans? ›

The honest answer—there's no difference between chickpeas and garbanzo beans. They're just two (of many) different names for the same type of pulse. (Pulses are basically seeds of legume plants.) The word chickpea doesn't come from chickens at all—it's an evolution of the plant's Latin name, cicer arietinum.

By adding baking soda, you are increasing the pH of the water and making it more alkaline. This helps break down the pectin in the chickpeas which softens their skins better and faster. This is especially important when you are making hummus and want the creamiest consistency possible.

To do this, I drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then toss them with oil, salt, pepper, and any spices that I'm feeling. (I typically go with garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, but anything will work.)

Roasted chickpeas can take on almost any herbs and spices, so the sky's the limit for seasoning them. Some of my favorites are curry powder, dried rosemary, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. Don't forget the salt and pepper.

Originally Answered: How do I make chickpeas a complete protein source? Mix them with either a whole grain or a nut/seed of some sort. Any combination of legumes and whole grains, or legumes and nuts or seeds, will make a “complete” protein that contains all the essential amino acids found in meat or dairy.

Chances are your beans are old. Old beans can seem to take forever to get soft. Cook them longer, making sure you are using plenty of water. Next time, if you have beans from the same source, soak for 48 hours.

If you are cooking chickpeas for hummus, you'll want the beans to be soft. On the other hand, if you plan to add the beans to a salad or stew, you may want them on the firmer side. If your chickpeas are still hard after the cooking time we suggest and you want them to be softer, continue to cook until soft.

Chickpeas on the shelves of your local market could be as much as 2 or 3 years old. Think of them as potentially super-dried chickpeas. The older they are, the drier they are, and the longer it takes for them to soften.

If your roasted chickpeas aren't crispy, either they needed to cook longer or they were still damp when you added the oil and put them in the oven. It's important to dry the chickpeas as well as possible if you want them crispy.