This oven roasted chickpea recipe will change your life!
I have quite terrible will-power when it comes to food. It’s the kind of will power that causes me to eat 5 donuts in one sitting, or an entire American dinner-sized pasta portion for lunch. Bread? Don’t even get me started? Cheese AND bread? Done.
When Greg and I first started dating, I gained 30 pounds due to this. Yes, you read that correctly. THIRTY pounds. When I look back at photos I can’t believe it either.
I had always been able to eat whatever I wanted to my entire life, and never worry about my weight, but when Greg and I got together, we spent many a nights at the ultra fancy Olive Garden, and the pre-made cake section of the grocery store.
When I could no longer fit in my pants comfortably, I knew I needed to make a change – and completely changed the way we were living. I started exercising and watching what I ate (no more mushroom steaks & potatoes for us). I became an advocate for Paleo eating, and yes, even joined a cult: CrossFit. ;)
I loved it because I saw results fast, and the workouts were only 20 minutes long. It was glorious. After a year of hard work, I was back to my high school weight, and have sat right around there for the past few years.
Since moving up to the ranch, I don’t exercise the way I used to. I am a high school coach, and do conditioning with my girls, but I am no where near as dedicated as I used to be. So, I have to be very conscious about what I eat.
I like to eat a very balanced diet, but allow myself to eat the damn cheese if I really want it. I have fallen comfortably into the non-deprivation, healthy eating lifestyle. Every now and then I will serve pasta for dinner, or go out to eat at one of the few restaurants in town, but for the most part we eat a ‘Primal’ diet (mostly because I can’t stand the thought of life without cheese).
These chickpeas are my go-to recipe for when I’m feeling like I need something starchy, but don’t want to cave into the pasta craving. They are perfectly crunchy, salty, and delicious! I will often just have these for dinner, and call it Meatless Monday (even if it’s Thursday). Chickpeas are packed with protein, but do come with a high calorie content (just like Almond Butter, my one true love), so think of these as a meal rather than a snack if you’re being mindful about calorie intake.
The Recipe
Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesean Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- Salt garlic & onion powder to taste
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚ F.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss to coat the beans thoroughly. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, checking on them regularly.
- Once they are crispy, and look like they are right on the edge of "crispy" and "burnt", take them out. Scrape them into a bowl, sprinkle with fresh sea salt and a dash of Parmesan, and fall in love.
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These sound so amazingly delicious! Crunchy, savory snacks are always what tempt me most!
Me too! Luckily these are guilt free!
Mmh, these look delicious! We love chickpeas, so I just have to pin this for later! Thank you!
Thank YOU for pinning! :) Enjoy!
These sound SO insanely good. I’m always looking for delicious, yet healthy, food to make because although I can currently eat whatever and be at the same weight, I know it’s not going to last forever so I’d rather try to change my habits now.
Lucky girl! Yes – get those good habits now :) Enjoy!
These sound awesome. I’m definitely pinning these for later!
Thanks so much Chel!
Those look so tasty!
They’re amazing! I like how the olive oil adds extra crunch!
Holy smokes! I can’t wait to try these this week!
Let me know how you like them! I love them extra crispy!
They look delicious! Adding this to my grocery list this week!
Inexpensive, but so tasty! I hope you enjoy!
Yay for crossfit, a paleo diet, and chickpeas!! And for kicking butt in making changes. Love chickpeas I’ll def try this out!
Sami
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Thanks so much Sami! Hope you enjoy!
Chickpeas are my jam! I’m definitely gonna try this one!
These are such a great snack to keep on hand!
OMG delish!! I can’t wait to try these!
I hope you enjoy! Let me know :)
Oh man, these sound delicious!! I love chickpeas and I can only imagine how amazing they’d be roasted with some parmesan & rosemary. Yum!
Crispy & crunchy! They are delicious!
Yummy! I love roasted chickpeas and especially love your combination of garlic, parmesan and rosemary – the most divine flavor trio!
SO good! I wish I liked spicy food – I could probably come up with a great combo!
Ohh these look like such a great snack! Pinning this to try later.
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They are so great! Thanks Sofia!!
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