Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Turmeric roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, protein-packed side dish inspired by Middle Eastern spiced legume preparations. Roasted until crispy with warming turmeric, cumin, and garlic, they double as a snack or a topping for salads and grain bowls. Each serving packs 11g of plant-based protein and 12g of fiber in just 185 calories, making these an excellent high-protein vegan side.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (800g total) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Fresh lemon juice, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then spread on a clean kitchen towel. Pat and roll dry very thoroughly. Remove any loose skins that come off.
3. Spread dried chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 20 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, to dry out the chickpeas.
5. Remove from oven. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
6. Add the pre-roasted chickpeas to the spice oil mixture and toss well to coat every chickpea.
7. Return to the baking sheet and spread in a single layer.
8. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes, until chickpeas are deeply golden and crispy.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl, squeeze with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips & Variations

• The two-stage roasting method (dry roasting first, then spice-coating and finishing) is key to achieving maximum crunch.
• Make sure chickpeas are bone dry before roasting. Any moisture will cause steaming instead of crisping.
• They are crispiest straight from the oven. They soften as they cool, so store uncovered at room temperature to maintain some crunch.
• Use as a salad topping, grain bowl add-on, or soup crouton substitute.
• For a sweeter variation, add 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 tsp honey to the spice mix for a Moroccan-inspired version.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 297 kcal

Protein: 11.6g

Fat: 10.6g

Carbs: 39.3g

Fiber: 11.7g

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