Easily whip up these Curry Roasted Chickpeas for a simple, protein-rich snack for the whole family! They are lunchbox friendly and perfect for little and big hands!

Roasted Chickpeas have been one of my very favorite snacks and meal additions for a long, long time. Once my son was old enough to eat solid foods, we discovered that he goes BANANAS over roasted chickpeas. Picture him screaming in delight when he sees that I’ve cooked them, his hands in little fists shaking in excitement. I love roasted chickpeas so much that I fully agree with Ty’s reaction. Since my son eats a plant-based diet, I was very happy to learn how much he loves roasted chickpeas because I’m always looking for ways to add protein to his diet.

One of the things I love about roasted chickpeas is that they are so adaptable. You can change the flavor you are trying to achieve by simply changing up the seasoning, making these cute little beans suitable for any type of cuisine. I’ve experimented with all different types of seasoning depending on what I am serving for dinner. In my son Ty’s case, I learned that the chickpeas are all that he really wants to eat, not the rest of the dinner I cooked for him. And so I have begun experimenting with using seasoning that also has some health benefits, which brings me to these Curry Roasted Chickpeas.

Curry powder contains health benefits such as reducing inflammation, helping your digestive system, and may have some Alzheimer’s and cancer-fighting power. I’m down with those health benefits.

A Lunchbox Friendly Snack

Since Ty has become quite the picky eater, I decided to include Curry Roasted Chickpeas in his lunchbox as they are a “safe food” for him, meaning, I know he likes them and will eat them. 

These Curry Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect little lunchbox addition as they can be easily picked up and eaten by little hands, no fork needed, and can fit in a Bento box compartment or a small Tupperware. I think the chickpeas are best served warm, but my son thinks otherwise. He will eat them warm or cold, making them well-suited for his little lunchbox. 

We are loving Ty’s new Bento box for preschool! The kind we got is called a Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box. What I love most about it is that it has an insertable/removable freezer tray, so you don’t have to pack an ice pack each day! You simply put the freezer tray in the freezer each night and reinsert in the lunchbox in the morning and you’re good to go. It’s so easy and I highly recommend them! You can check them out here!

If you haven’t tried roasted chickpeas, you are in for a treat! The beans become crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the flavor turns into pure deliciousness. I’ve gone through phases where I will make myself Roasted Chickpeas as a snack to munch on instead of chips or crackers so that I still feel like I’m getting the “crunch factor” I always crave. I also love topping them on all kinds of dishes for some added protein and nutrients. I’ve included some ideas for you to try below!

SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO SERVE ROASTED CHICKPEAS

  • Top your spaghetti with roasted chickpeas instead of meatballs.
  • Use roasted chickpeas instead of croutons for your salad.
  • For a simple meatless dinner, have roasted chickpeas be your protein source alongside roasted vegetables and a cooked grain.
  • Serve Roasted Chickpeas as an appetizer if you are entertaining, as a way to provide a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free option for your guests.

HOW TO ROAST CHICKPEAS IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS:

Roasting chickpeas is SO easy and quick! Just follow these steps, using the seasoning you prefer:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil and chosen seasoning.
  3. Spread chickpea mixture out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Arrange chickpeas so that they are laying flat (not on top of one another).
  4. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until chickpeas are to your desired crunchiness, using a spatula or spoon to move them around once or twice during that time.

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Curry Roasted Chickpeas (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Recipe Type: Tidbits
Author: Kaileigh ~ Supermom Eats
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Serves: 4 servings
Easily whip up these Curry Roasted Chickpeas for a simple, protein-rich snack for the whole family! They are lunchbox friendly and perfect for little and big hands!
Ingredients
  • 1-15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DGD7K92/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DGD7K92&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=7075d8b46790624f4cad540af879bde6″ target=”_blank”]curry powder[/url][/u][/b]
  • Dash of cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil and chosen seasoning.
  3. Spread chickpea mixture out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Arrange chickpeas so that they are laying flat (not on top of one another).
  4. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until chickpeas are to your desired crunchiness, using a spatula or spoon to move them around once or twice during that time.
Notes
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