Savory Roasted Garlic Chickpeas
Experience the essence of gourmet cooking with these roasted garlic olive oil chickpeas. Infused with the rich flavors of Emblem roasted garlic olive oil, these crunchy snacks are packed with protein and seasoned to perfection. Enjoy them as a healthy appetizer, a flavorful salad topping, or a satisfying munchy. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, they make for an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons Emblem roasted garlic olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
Spread the rinsed and drained chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and pat them dry thoroughly.
- 3.
In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with Emblem roasted garlic olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 4.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chickpeas in a single layer.
- 5.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until they are golden brown and crunchy.
- 6.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- 7.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for an added zesty flavor.
