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Cheez-It Roasted Chickpeas

Cheez-It Roasted Chickpeas: Crunchy, Cheesy, Guilt-Free Snack

Cheez-It Roasted Chickpeas are a crunchy, cheesy, guilt-free snack packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 2 cups Chickpeas canned or cooked dried
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast for cheesy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
Optional Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Dry them with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. (Optional) Remove skins from the chickpeas for extra crunch.
  4. In a large bowl, mix chickpeas with nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  5. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
  7. Allow chickpeas to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use a paper towel to absorb moisture.

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