Oven Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon and Smoked Paprika

Dinner plate with roasted chickpeas and broccolini topped with lemon zest.

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Oven Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon and Smoked Paprika

These oven roasted chickpeas are crisp, smoky, and lemony. Seasoned with smoked paprika, lemon juice, and zest, they roast in about 30 minutes. Add to salads and soups or serve as a snack. Try them with broccoli or Brussels sprouts for an easy sheet pan dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean-inspired

Diet: Vegan

Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas* rinsed and drained (about 1½ cups)
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon zest reserved and juiced (approximately 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper, to taste. Spread out the chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer.
1 15-ounce can chickpeas*, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper
Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast the chickpeas for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon zest, and enjoy.

Notes

*If you have extra time, rub the chickpeas with a kitchen towel to remove the outer skins. This is strictly optional, but some people prefer the smoother texture that results in removing the skins.

If you are roasting vegetables alongside the chickpeas, toss them with a little olive oil and salt and pepper (or your desired seasonings). Spread out the chickpeas on one side of the sheet pan and the vegetables on the other side, in single layers. Broccolini, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and butternut squash are all great choices.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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