Easy Roasted Chickpeas (Healthy Snack for Kids)

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or italian herbs)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepping/ Cooking the chickpeas ---

2. 2

   Skip if using canned chickpeas.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, place 1 cup of dry chickpeasand cover with plenty of water. Leave the chickpeas soaking overnight or for 8to 12h (they will expand, and 1 cup will turn into 2 ½ cups in volume).

4. 4

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas using a colander.

5. 5

   Add the rinsed chickpeas to an instant pot, cover them with 4 cups of water.

6. 6

   Close the lid and set to pressure cook for 7minutes.

7. 7

   Let the pressure naturally release for 15minutes, then manually release the remaining (you may also choose to do all-naturalrelease if you have the time).

8. 8

   --- Roasting the chickpeas ---

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, add the rinsed and drained cooked chickpeas and the olive oil. Mix until fully coated.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the dry seasoning (salt, garlic powder,onion powder, parsley and smoked paprika) and mix until fully coated.

12. 12

    Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer ona baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through. This will be softfor toddlers. If you want crispier chickpeas keep baking until they are done toyour liking, see my tips below for more!

13. 13

    Let the chickpeas cool and serve!