These Vegan & GF Chickpea Croutons are a crunchy, flavorful alternative to traditional croutons. Perfect for topping salads, soups, or enjoying as a snack!

Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt to taste. Optional: nutritional yeast for added flavor.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Pat dry the chickpeas using a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until chickpeas are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optional: sprinkle with nutritional yeast for added flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

If you’re a hummus lover like myself, chances are you’ll be a fan of chickpea crunch! This common recipe is quick, simple, & sure to leave you satisfied. It’s perfect for fighting those nagging cravings for salty chips in the afternoon or for a salad topping!

Step 1. Ingredients:

1 Box or Can of Reduced-Sodium Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans)

I used Simply Balanced Organic Low Sodium 

1 Tbsp. 

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Pepper

Step 2. Drain & Dry:

Pre-heat oven to 425°.

Drain the chickpeas and pat dry with paper towels.

Spread the chickpeas evenly among a baking sheet. 

Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes (or until golden).

Step 3. Mix the Ingredients:

Take the chickpeas out of the oven and let them cool down for crunchiness.

Place the chickpeas, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a tupperware container and seal with a lid.

Shake the tupperware container around for 60 seconds to spread the mix all around.

Step 4. Measure & Enjoy!

Use a measuring cup to scoop a 1/2 cup of chick peas into a bowl & enjoy! :)

Nutrition Information: 3 Servings

Per Serving- 1/2 Cup

Calories- 210

Carbohydrates: 20 g 

Fat: 8 g

Protein: 10 g

Sodium: 585 mg

Sugar: 0 g