Italian Chickpea Popcorn

Name: Italian Chickpea Popcorn
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15 ounce) can no salt added or low sodium chickpeas, drained but not rinsed; olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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by 16 members

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Category: Burgers, Pizza, Wraps and Chips

Tags: Kid-Friendly Diabetes Reversal Quick and Easy

Crispy, spiced chickpeas are the perfect replacement for chips and other salty, processed foods. They are simple to make, healthful and a fun treat for the whole family.

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Serves 6

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15 ounce) can no salt added or low sodium chickpeas, drained but not rinsed

olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon oregano

pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush chick peas very lightly with olive oil and then toss with spices. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes or until crispy, stirring occasionally.

Air Fryer Instructions: No oil is needed if using an air fryer. Spread chickpeas on air fryer rack leaving room between them for air to circulate. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do two batches. Cook at 325 degrees F for 23 minutes. Shake halfway through cooking time.

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Serves 6

Per Serving:

Calories 67
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrates 11 g
Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Fiber 3.1 g
Beta-Carotene 7 ug
Vitamin C 1 mg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Folate 71 ug
Magnesium 20 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Zinc 0.6 mg
Selenium 1.5 ug

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jhva

12/15/2025 01:08 PM

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I have made this several times, but since we don't use oil I substituted balsamic vinegar. I put the chickpeas in a bowl with a little balsamic vinegar and spices, stir it up and roast in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet. Delicious!

nursepeter42

02/10/2021 08:47 AM

Rated this recipe:

I used chipotle instead of cayenne (and doubled) and it is just spicy enough ...for a triple batch I had to cook long...40 min, then 2o then another 20 (mixing it up before each new time added)because of the volume and it turned out excellent. I plan to try with other seasoning variations as well

gingerl

10/05/2020 02:07 PM

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I followed chuckcalina's suggestion and used cajun seasoning but didn't do it lightly but will next time. I only cooked them the 45 minutes but will follow Chuckcarlino's suggestion on cooking 35 then cool and cook 15 more minutes so hopefully they will all be crunchy next time.

chuckcarlino

03/29/2018 11:09 AM

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Just made this last week it is great.

I used 2 cans of Chickpeas, drained & rinsed. Dry them well on a dish towel, if some skins are loose take them off. I mixed them with a little olive oil, salt, curry powder, Cajun seasoning lightly (or use any spices you are happy with). I baked the Chickpeas @ 360 for about 35 minutes then let them cool for about half hour then baked them again for about 15 minutes. They come out crispy and lasted a few days on the counter in an open bowl (we all grabbed a bit now and then).

katewill replies:

01/04/2025 04:34 PM

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salt????? nooooooo

even the olive oil is dubious here

be nutritarians, folks!

Debrasue

03/26/2018 09:16 PM

Rated this recipe:

Can't wait to make this!

aswartz

03/26/2018 07:03 PM

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Is there an option that would work besides chick peas? Would lentils work?

donnaban

09/01/2017 07:37 PM

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Yum! A great snack to take to the movies or put on your salad! I can't wait to play around with different spice combinations!

Deannaveg

07/16/2014 03:56 PM

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I've made this many times with out the oregano and I love it. The "little something" it might need could be some lemon or lime juice sprinkled over the top, for those who find it bland. But I haven't tried that yet, because I like it just how it is.

Melissa Hoffman

07/16/2014 03:52 PM

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We put canned chicpeas in a bowl, and pour good amounts (1.5 T) of ground cumin, a small amount of chicpea flour (1T), and a sprinkle of coriander powder. Mix it all up. Then heat 1tsp oil in a big iron skillet (or non stick) and add to the pan a pinch of ground fenugreek, and a pinch of hing, (asefoetida--optional)) and then throw in the coated chicpeas on high heat, spreading them out to form one single layer. Let them sit in the pan until they form a lightly toasted crust (this part is important), and then toss them to toast the other side. Serve them on a flat plate, and dust with smoked paprika. This has an Indian flavor, and is our version of nutritarian french fries/bar food. You can add some cayenne if you like. The combo of indian spices is just too amazing. You can also add some mango powder (amchoor) to give it a tang. Or experiment with adding tumeric.

BunnyBear

04/22/2013 03:42 PM

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I enjoyed this. Just a small amount is quite filling.

mikenteena

11/01/2012 01:54 PM

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My husband and I both like this, however... it needs a little something. Can't quite figure out what, but flavor is a little bland. Needs more spice of some kind. But we had no problem munching on it. It's good. Thanks for sharing this one, cause I never would have tried this kind of thing with chickpeas, otherwise. :)

Smyrna replies:

03/13/2023 09:00 PM

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Try some Sumac mixed with the other spices

Bruce replies:

09/14/2017 12:43 PM

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Instead of, or in addition to the olive oil, add the juice of one-half lemon.

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