Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

Yield
1.5 cups chickpeas or 3 (1/2 cup) servings

Prep time
5 minutes

Cook time
40 minutes

Chill time
5

Total time
45 minutes

Ingredients
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked)1/2 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a medium baking sheet with a couple pieces of paper towel. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and place onto paper towel. Add a couple paper towels on top and roll the chickpeas around until completely dry. This helps them crisp up in the oven. Add the chickpeas into a medium mixing bowl and stir in the oil until coated. Now stir in the rest of the seasonings. Discard paper towel and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Add chickpeas back onto the baking sheet. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes. Give the pan a gentle shake to stir the chickpeas and roast for another 15-20 minutes, until golden and lightly charred on the bottom. I roast for a full 40 minutes because I like them on the crispy side, but keep an eye on them as oven temps vary. Cool for 5 minutes or so and then top on your salad. They will lose their crispness quickly so these are best enjoyed immedi...