:: Salt And Vinegar Roasted Chickpeas Recipe ::
Welcome to my experiment! I put 3 flavors of roasted chickpeas up against one another and Salt and Vinegar came out the winner – hands down! Roasting chickpeas is a fantastic whole food snacking option. They’re gluten free so they’d be ideal for sharing at gatherings when you may run into people who need gluten free food.
Roasted chickpeas are NOT a snack you want to store. They definitely lose their crunchy texture as they sit. Also, these jars pictured were only for carrying them – you definitely don’t want to cover them for any length of time.
Crunch
They have a really great crunch when they’re out of the oven and cooled! Alright, let me be completely transparent… I am a potato chip L O V E R. If I have them – I eat them. It’s the salt. It’s the fat. It’s the salty fat and the crunch. I don’t know – I’m a mess sometimes for a chip. I feel like that qualifies me to recommend these as a wonderful replacement!
Salt And Vinegar Wins!!!
I adore all three of these flavors. BBQ, Horseradish and Salt & Vinegar. The vinegar chickpeas were the first to dry out so they roasted up nice and crisp. They also retained the most flavor. Possibly a bbq rub would’ve worked better for the bbq flavor. I’m not sure, but for now I’m loving the winner!!!
Cheap
I used dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) which are very inexpensive! $1.37 for 16 oz. The only extra effort it required is using the quick soak method: Bringing rinsed beans to a boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, covered, for a few hours. For purposes of my experiment I divided the bag into 3 portions of about 2 cups each. But, now that I know which flavor is definitely a favorite, the whole bag from now on will be all salt and vinegar.
How to Make Salt and Vinegar Roasted Chickpeas
Making them is super easy! Roasting does take a bit of time on this snack, but it’s not a bulky oven item – maybe consider roasting when the oven will already be on for cooking something else?
Ingredients
- Bag of dried garbanzo beans
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Follow instructions on bag for quick soak method, straining beans after they have sat in water a few hours
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a large pot or wide skillet (to give the most surface area, bring beans, vinegar, salt to a simmer for 3 minutes stirring often
- Remove from heat and cover - let soak for 20 min (stirring occasionally)
- Strain beans from vinegar and toss with olive oil
- Sprinkle with a bit more salt
- Spread on foil lined cookie sheet
- Roast for 35-45 minutes checking and stirring every 15 minutes or so
- Chickpeas are done when deep golden brown but burning can happen quickly at the end of roasting time so watch them carefully!
Do you make roasted snacks? Any flavors you can share with us?
I think this sounds like a fantastic snack. I am kind of obsessed with garbanzo beans, so I am all for trying new things with them!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…Our Whirlwind Day in the Big Apple
Snack is the word of the day (everyday) around here, Robin. hehe 🙂
I keep thinking that I need to do this because I absolutely love chickpeas. I guess I keep forgetting! Your salt and vinegar idea sounds delish!
Liz Mays recently posted…7 Simple Ways to Add a Little Glamping to Camping #NaturesSleep
Definitely the best, Liz. Especially if you like salt and vinegar to begin with! I’d love to hear back if you try them.
I so want to try this, it sounds so YUMMY! I love dishes with chick peas!
Carlee C recently posted…3 Steps To Perfect Summer Legs! #SummerizeYourLegs
Thanks Carlee… they really were yummy 🙂 Chickpeas have a lot of possibilities!
Yummy, I am sure these are delicious. We love that combo, gonna have to pick up some chickpeas and give it a whirl!
Kelsey Apley recently posted…Check Out The Nerd Block Jr Box Kaylyn Got! Lots of Fun Toys
Oh good Kelsey! I can’t wait to hear if you enjoy them!
This is awesome! I’ve lost several pounds and have switched to a healthier diet. This would be perfect for healthy snacks.
Way to go, Daisy! Good for you. I hope it works out for you to incorporate these. They really satisfy.
That sounds like a great snack. Tasty too for on the go!
kristin recently posted…FIVE
Thank you Kristin… we appreciate the feedback!
Oh I love this! I don’t like chickpeas but love hummus. Maybe this will change my mind!
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Oh hummus… Francine… how did you know that’s my other vice? If I make hummus – it’s GONE.haha
That sounds so good. I am definitely going to try these.
Ellen Christian recently posted…Active Women Need Bandages That Stay On
I’d love to hear back from you if you do Ellen! 🙂
Yummy! We love chick peas, but I have never had them this way. I will have to try these!
Aimee Smith recently posted…How to Get Kids Excited to Read #SummerReading
I’m sure you’d really enjoy, Aimee. Thanks for dropping a line! 🙂
This recipe is right up my alley. It would be such a great gift!
You’re right, Angela! They would. Good idea. They’d have to stay uncovered though. Definitely need to be exposed to air or they lose their crunch. Thanks for stopping by and giving feedback!
I wonder if my family would like chickpeas more if I did something like this. I love them plain on a salad, but think seasoned would be even better.
LauraOinAK recently posted…Enjoying Smoothies with Almond Milk
That’s a good idea Laura… my family never really enjoyed chickpeas at all until I started making jalapeño hummus. Thanks for stopping by… we love the feedback!
I’ve never had chick peas before, but the salt and vinegar sound delicious! I may have to try this out.
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I hope you do Amber. 🙂 Let us know!
My daughter loves roasted chickpeas as a snack. I bet the would love the salt and vinegar ones! Thanks for the recipe.
These sound really good, I like salt and vinegar chips and these are healthier! I need to make these soon, thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome, Melanie! I hope you really enjoy them!!!
this is so unique would love to try to make this for the family, I am sure it is yummy!
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Thanks so much Susan… We appreciate you dropping a line!
This sounds amazing. I’m a huge fan of salt & vinegar potato chips, so I know I’d love this.
Janel (A Mom’s Take) recently posted…New York City On a Budget
I was really surprised that it was the salt and vinegar batch that did the best, Janel. I thought for sure the vinegar wouldn’t infuse enough but they were perfect.
Thanks for this! I love to make baked chickpeas but I need to spice up the usual seasoning salt – I’ll be trying!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos recently posted…YP App is a Must-Have for Canadians
Those look great!! I love crunchy snacks especially if they are healthier for me
tammileetips recently posted…Cozumel Passion Island by Power Catamaran Excursion
YES I love chickpeas!! I definitely want to try this!
Jennifer Soltys recently posted…Don’t Forget to Protect your Family’s Eyes
I’m so excited to buy these beans dry and roast them!! Thank you so much for the DIY!
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I would love to try salt and vinegar anything. I would love to try these.
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It’s definitely a favorite flavor Debi. Thanks for stopping by. Let us know when you try these what you thought 🙂
I love salt & vinegar potato chips, but not how fattening they are. These would be a great alternative!
Mindy Grant recently posted…Create an Outdoor Oasis this Summer with Pier 1 Imports {+ A Giveaway}
No we have never roasted anything, nor do we like chick peas.. I do sometimes make homemade jerky, which is very tasty.
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Hi Val-Thanks for stopping by I’m a huge fan of your site and loved your Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Pizza Recipe and Vegetarian Recipe For Creamy Linguine with Pan-Roasted Cauliflower, Spinach & White Beans both filed under roasted. Guess your just having a day 🙂 We also love Jerkies…and hope to posting them also. Again. So Nice you stopped by! 🙂
Love chicpeas, sounds like a nice healthy snack!
Mama to 5 BLessings recently posted…Buried In Sand Almost Wordless Wednesday With Linky
I think we could all use a little more healthy. I love chick peas also. Can’t you tell haha
I have never tried roasted salt and vinegar chickpeas before. Looks and sounds yummy!
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I’d love to hear how you like them after you make them Marina. They are addicting 🙂
VERY COOL! And I love anything with garbanzo beans! Pinning!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) recently posted…Transformers Hexbug: Race Into Battle
Awesome Kristin! – thank you… i hope you really enjoy.
We often make roasted chick peas and they are yummy. This looks amazing. Going to make this!
Make sure you come back and let us know what you think Nancy! It’s a huge hit at my house 🙂