Description
Craving a quick, savory, and healthy snack? These Lemon Herb Crunchy Chickpeas are oven-roasted to golden perfection and packed with bold lemon zest, aromatic rosemary, and garlic flavor. They’re high in plant-based protein, vegan, and ideal for snacking, meal prep, or adding a crispy topping to salads and soups. This easy recipe checks all the boxes for healthy snack ideas, quick food ideas, or even light vegan dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them completely dry using a towel or paper towels.
2. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 30–35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Chickpeas should be golden and crispy.
5. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to crisp up even more. Store in a loosely covered container at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure chickpeas are thoroughly dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness.
Feel free to swap rosemary for thyme, dill, or oregano.
Store in a breathable container to maintain crunch—avoid sealed plastic tubs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon herb chickpeas, crunchy chickpeas, healthy snack, vegan snack, oven roasted chickpeas