What You Need for Crispy Maple BBQ Chickpeas
- Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
- Avocado Oil
- Maple Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Spices
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- One pan → easy clean up!
- Full of fiber and protein
- Perfect balance of sweet and spice
- Addictively delicious
Tips & Tricks
- Dry your chickpeas well! Excess moisture will leave you with soggy chickpeas rather than crispy.
- Make sure your chickpeas are spaced out well. If you are doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans. If the chickpeas are too close together, they will steam rather than roast.
- Bake the chickpeas on a bare baking sheet rather than on a parchment paper linedbaking sheet. This will also help maximize crispiness! You can also use a large cast iron skillet.
Ingredient Substitutions
- You can substitute coconut sugar for maple sugar.
- You can substitute extra virgin olive oil for avocado oil.
FAQs
Q: Do I have to peel the chickpeas?
A: No! In fact, I think the skin is the best part. When you are drying the chickpeas, gently squeeze them to separate the skin. The skin gets extra crispy and flavorful in the oven, so I don’t recommend discarding it.
Q: How should I store leftovers?
A: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. You can reheat the chickpeas in a skilletor in the oven, although they are just as delicious straight from the fridge.
How to Enjoy Crispy Maple BBQ Chickpeas
- By the spoonful
- On a sliced red bell pepper smeared with creamy almond butter and the chickpeas sprinkled on top (sounds weird, tastes delicious!)
- As a crouton replacement on top of salads
Crispy Maple BBQ Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans (drained, rinsed, dried thoroughly)
- 2.5 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp maple sugar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (reserved for serving)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- Pour oil on a bare baking sheet and add all ingredients besides the maple syrup.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, add the maple syrup, toss, and serve.
