Growing up in a Catholic home, the churches had feasts in the summertime.
We would walk several blocks to get there but before we reach our destinations we could smell those roasted chickpeas from several blocks away.
The roasted smell was similar to chestnuts to me, that smell was just mouth-watering and I couldn't wait to taste those salty hard crunchy beans that tasted like nuts after roasting.
One of the things different in this recipe, there was never seasoning on them and honestly, they didn't need any, they tasted fine but these enhanced with a little more flavor makes them really over the top.
If you prefer to make the original style just added kosher or sea salt on them and that's it, simple and easy.
Truly Roasted chickpeas are the healthiest or at least one of the healthiest snacks on the planet.
Memories in Upstate Utica, New York feasts during the summertime
I grew up eating Roasted Chickpeas at Italian feasts in Upstate N.Y.
I can't tell you how much I miss those East Utica, New York Feasts that bring back my childhood memories.
The aroma of these alone was like popcorn in a theater, you couldn't resist them.
Growing Up Was Fun in East Utica New York
Eating these just brought me back in time to a place when everyone there knew each other or was related that lived there, and this was the event of the year to go to.
It still is with some of the long time natives, a tradition and event to look forward too.
Utica had St. Agnes, Mount Carmel, St. Anthony feasts at various times of the year, and you couldn't miss one, those are just to name a few. Some of no longer there.
These were roasted little bundles of delicious healthy flavored beans, as a kid who knew they were good for you.
Plain, or flavored, they were always a favorite for me. If you like garbanzo beans, and you want to try a healthy snack this one's for you, don't miss it.
Of course, I still do miss those machines that roasted them fresh and the smell in the cool air that hit you in the face on beautiful July evening in Upstate Utica New, York, great memories.
Ingredients to have on hand to make these Italian Roasted Chickpeas
- chickpeas or make them fresh from a bag of dried (I put them on low in the slow cooker overnight)
- garlic powder
- salt, pepper
- paprika
- cayenne pepper
- olive oil
Chickpeas are so Healthy to snack on!
The flavor is light on these but with a little heat from the cayenne pepper, you decide on what you like.
Plain, garlic, hot doesn't matter, anything goes.
Remember these even after you dry them will still pop, do not stick your head anywhere near these when you open the oven door!
Also, let them cool a little first before taking them out when done.
Most of the ingredients you will already have on hand, I hope you enjoy them as much as me.
Easy To Make
Even though I like to take my dried beans and add them to the slow cooker overnight to make these, you certainly can use canned.
I have done both.
The dried beans are a little heartier in texture and crunchier if you make them from scratch.
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Let's Get these Italian Roasted Chickpeas in the OVEN!
If you haven't tried this great snack of Italian Roasted Chickpeas, and you love chickpeas, this is a healthy addition to your diet.
The kids love them, they taste great and they really are a weight watcher friendly.
Although chickpeas are a carb, you can still enjoy this healthy snack in moderation.
Special Info from the Center of Disease Control
Benefits of Fiber
It is written by health officials that a high intake of fiber decreases your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and gastrointestinal problems.
It also improves blood sugar in diabetics and non-diabetic individuals.
Unfortunately with garbanzo beans rich in carbohydrates diabetic need to not eat them because it raises the glycemic index way too high.
The lower the glycemic index, the better the food is for a diabetic to eat and unfortunately everything listed online shows these are way too high in carbs.
According to statistics, you also should not use canned chickpeas either, as they are even worse for the glycemic index and rises even higher.
I would talk to your dietary professional before using Italian roasted chickpeas in a diabetic diet and ask a professional first.
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Yield: 6
Italian Roasted Chickpeas
prep time: 8 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 33 mins
This is a delicious healthy snack. Easy Italian coated chickpeas
(aka Garbanzo Beans) are an addicting beans roasted in the oven with oil for a crunchy alternative to other snacks.
(aka Garbanzo Beans) are an addicting beans roasted in the oven with oil for a crunchy alternative to other snacks.
ingredients:
1- can chickpeas or make them fresh from a bag of dried (I put them on low in the slow cooker overnight)
garlic powder
salt, pepper
paprika
cayenne pepper
olive oil
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
instructions:
Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them VERY WELL or they start to explode in the oven. On a cookie sheet lined with tin foil and sprayed with non stick oil, also pour a very thin layer of olive oil, add chickpeas then sprinkle lightly with seasonings to your taste, with salt, black pepper, garlic powder,paprika and cayenne pepper. Tilt pan back and forth to evening coat all the beans on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning. Let them cool down before taking them out.
Just like popcorn they can still keep popping a little so be careful of hot oil splatters.
Like honey roasted? Try this recipe:
1 can chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans are the same thing) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey... spread on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper on 450 until browned. watch them carefully.
calories
60
60
fat (grams)
2
2
sat. fat (grams)
0
0
carbs (grams)
6
6
protein (grams)
4
4
sugar (grams)
2
2
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