Description
Marry Me Chickpeas are a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish that combines roasted chickpeas with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests at any gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. The crispy chickpeas, infused with cumin, paprika, and a splash of lemon, create a flavor explosion that’s sure to win hearts. Serve them as a side or main dish for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg