Description
Quick Dill Pickle Roasted Chickpeas snack combines tangy seasoning with crispy protein-packed bites. Crunchy, zesty morsels provide you a guilt-free, addictive treat perfect for munching anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz (850 g) garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (two 15-oz cans)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pickle brine (juice from a pickle jar)
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly greased foil.
- Chickpea Conditioning: Drain and rinse chickpeas, then meticulously pat dry with kitchen towels. Gently remove skins if desired for enhanced texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk pickle brine, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl, thoroughly coating each chickpea to ensure uniform seasoning.
- Roasting Setup: Spread seasoned chickpeas in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet to guarantee even crisping.
- Initial Roasting: Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching as chickpeas transform into a golden, crunchy state, rotating the sheet midway for consistent browning.
- Dehydration Phase: Turn off oven, leaving chickpeas inside to continue drying for an additional 30-40 minutes, periodically checking for ultimate crispness.
- Final Seasoning: Transfer roasted chickpeas to a mixing bowl, sprinkle dried dill weed, and toss gently. If needed, add a touch of olive oil or pickle brine to help herbs adhere.
- Flavor Refinement: Adjust salt and dill to taste, ensuring a perfectly balanced snack.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow chickpeas to cool completely at room temperature, then store in an airtight container to maintain their satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Completely dry chickpeas are crucial for achieving maximum crispiness, so use clean kitchen towels and press gently to remove all excess water.
- Skin Removal Technique: Gently removing chickpea skins can dramatically improve texture, creating a lighter and crunchier final snack.
- Oven Positioning Tip: Spread chickpeas in a single, uncrowded layer to ensure even roasting and prevent steaming instead of crisping.
- Storage Strategy: Let chickpeas cool completely at room temperature before storing to prevent unwanted sogginess and maintain their satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg