I hated chickpeas as a child. Of course, I hadn’t actually tasted them, but I remember that my dad loved to put them on top of his salads and I just thought they looked too weird to actually taste good. It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I dared to try them and realized that they not only tasted nothing like I thought they would, but they were actually delicious! Since then I’ve been eating them lots of ways (including on salads!), but this way of preparing them is my particular favorite at the moment:
Baked Rosemary Parmesan Chickpeas
Adapted from Lemon and Anchovies Rosemary-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
2 teaspoons of garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat your oven to 400°. Drain and thoroughly rinse your chickpeas and set them on a few layers of paper towels to dry for a few minutes (you can also press down on top of them with a paper towel to speed up the process).
Put chickpeas into large mixing bowl.
Chop 2 tablespoons of rosemary and and toss the rosemary, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper together in the mixing bowl until evenly coated.
Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and spread it out into one single layer.
Roast the chickpeas for 40-45 minutes and use a spatula once or twice to stir the chickpeas around. Once the chickpeas are done, sprinkle a bit more salt on them and let them cool a bit before eating.
You’ll want to eat these the same day that you make them since they don’t keep well, but I think once you taste them, it won’t be a problem to finish them off that day. I added more rosemary to my version because I like it to really be a stand-out flavor in the snack, but you can adjust the ratios to your liking. What do you think? Are these worthy of a snack night feature in your house soon? xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
Baked Rosemary Parmesan Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried
- 2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary
- 2 teaspoons of garlic
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°. Drain and thoroughly rinse your chickpeas and set them on a few layers of paper towels to dry for a few minutes (you can also press down on top of them with a paper towel to speed up the process).
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Put chickpeas into large mixing bowl.
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Chop 2 tablespoons of rosemary and and toss the rosemary, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper together in the mixing bowl until evenly coated.
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Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and spread it out into one single layer. Roast the chickpeas for 40-45 minutes and use a spatula once or twice to stir the chickpeas around. Once the chickpeas are done, sprinkle a bit more salt on them and let them cool a bit before eating.
44 Comments
Mmm I have to try making chickpeas this way! Looks delicious 🙂
Do these turn out crunchy? What is the texture?
YUM!
xx nikki
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I’ve never tried roasted chick peas before, but these look amazing!
Paige
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This is such a great recipe! I’ve got to try baking chickpeas more often! 🙂
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Mmmm…Looks delicious! Are they crispy? I could totally use a healthier salty treat around here.
Mmmm cannot wait to try this!
I LOVE roasted chickpeas! I usually add a little ranch seasoning and cayenne pepper for a kick.
Sarah
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Yum! Gotta love rosemary! I think I might throw these on top of a salad tonight!
This looks absolutely amazing – can’t wait to try them!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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Assuming it doesn’t take more than an hour or two to cook chickpeas from dry, I will be making these tonight!
-E
These look to die for! Making them ASAP!
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OOh! That sounds delicious! I love snacking on something that has a bit of a kick. I will have to try this myself:)
-Sarah
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I love snacking of roasted chickpeas! I’ve never tried this combination before, but it sounds amazing! Thanks for the recipe!!
XO – Sarah
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Oh my soul these look delicious.
These look delish! We love roasted chickpeas! There are so many great flavor combos to try. The possibilities are endless.
♥Heather and Melissa
I never ate chickpeas as a child, but when I started eating hummus and making homemade versions, I became obsessed with them! I haven’t tried many recipes for roasted chickpeas, but the rosemary and parmesan combination sounds lovely! A great summer (light) snack 😉
Mocha and Moccasins
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What a great way to cook chickpeas! I usually just make hummus, but I have fresh rosemary in my garden.
These look absolutely delicious! I’m a HUGE fan of chickpeas myself!
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I made these for a snack today, they were delicious!!
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They are perfectly crunchy!
I have fresh rosemary in the garden so I’ll have to try this
These look so good! But chickpeas don’t really agree with me :/ Maybe I will try this out with almonds or something instead 🙂
since i’ve ‘matured,’ lol, chickpeas have grown on me. i don’t know what the heck was my problem as a wee one. anyways, with rosemary? sounds like a slam dunk. thanks for sharing!
They aren’t as crunchy as a wasabi pea (certainly not going to break a tooth), so I would describe them as “lightly crunchy” with a semi soft center if that makes sense…they are good though!
Laura 🙂
Nah, just pat them really well and give them 10 minutes or so 🙂
Laura
Yay! So glad!
Laura 🙂
I’ve been looking for a good baked chickpea recipe so this was perfect timing! Sounds delicious!
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YUM! These look so good. And I haven’t been on your blog in a while… it looks so cute! Love the updates!
I’ve been eating chickpeas a lot lately and this looks like a really easy and tasty side dish. Plus, anything rosemary/ parmesan gets a thumbs up from me! xx
That looks delicious
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Where is that gorgeous blue geometric bowl from? 🙂
I tried baked chickpeas a little while ago and they were so delicious! I tried ones with a bit of a spicier taste, but these ones sound really great as well. I’ll have to try them next.
These look amazing !! I <3 chickpeas! I make a mean eggplant hummus dip, and I put chickpeas on all of my salads. I also have a slight obsession with fresh rosemary on anything and in everything, so these are a must try. Xx
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I’ve been wanting to try roasted chickpeas! Definitely pinning this!
Kisses,
Sarah
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I love making baked chickpeas. I love them with a little olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. I’m excited to try this combination.
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I LOVE chickpeas so will definitely be giving this one a go! This sounds like such an easy recipe x
This recipe seems really good. I am trying it today! Thank you
Marion, French girl in KC, MO
These look so good! I’m obsessed with roasting chickpeas lately so will definitely try this!
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Roasted chickpeas are my favorite favorite snack and I cannot wait to try them this way. Such a fun variation.
I would like to hear from a few people who have actually tried these. Sorry, but I find that surfing through a stream of “I can’t wait to try these” or “ummm” or etc a waste of time, mine and those who post.
These sound delicious! Chickpeas make such a great snack!
Wow these look really yummy! I need more chickpeas in my life. What else do you eat them with? 🙂
Lil x