Chickpea crisp

Ingredients (for 4 portions):

• 1 tin of chickpeas (approx. 400 g)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika powder (sweet or smoked)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Fresh herbs (e.g. parsley) to garnish (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare the chickpeas

Put the chickpeas in a sieve, rinse thoroughly and drain well. Pat dry with a kitchen towel to make them crispy in the oven

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top/bottom heat)

Seasoning

Place the chickpeas in a bowl and mix with olive oil, paprika powder, cumin, garlic powder, chilli flakes and salt until evenly coated.

Baking

Place the spiced chickpeas on a baking tray lined with baking paper and spread evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for around 25-30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes so that they become crispy all over.

Leave to cool

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and leave to cool completely so that they retain their crispiness.

Serve

Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh herbs as desired.

Tip

Store the chickpeas in an airtight container to keep them crispy. Experiment with spices such as curry, cinnamon or lemon zest for different flavours.

Have fun cooking and enjoying! 😊