Description
Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas are a quick, healthy, and flavorful snack made with canned chickpeas, olive oil, Parmesan, and herbs. Perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water. Place them on paper towels and blot to dry completely. This ensures crispiness.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and chickpeas carefully. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Transfer chickpeas to a bowl. While still warm, toss with Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread seasoned chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure chickpeas are fully dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use a splatter guard when frying to avoid oil splashes.
- Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg