These Taco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas are quick, easy, and oh-so tasty! We absolutely adore them as a salad topper or as a vegetarian taco filling!
After realizing just how often I make these crispy chickpeas, I decided it was time to update the photos for this post.
Because I love a good laugh (and laughing at myself is inevitable) here is the original photo from the recipe I published back in Spring of 2012:
Yowza! It’s honestly not my worst work either, but pretty darn atrocious all the same. What was I thinking with that doll-sized salad? I would have to eat fifty of those to call it a meal. And that placemat… WOOF! Let’s get back to basics and let these crispity crunchity chickpeas shine in the spotlight.
They’re FANTASTIC and ready for their close up!
Scrumptious Serving Suggestions for Taco Chickpeas
- Serve them up taco-salad-style on a bed of greens with all your favorite toppings
- Pile ’em into crispy taco shell with creamy re-fried beans, shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, and a mountain of guacamole
- They’re also amazing in my Buffalo Chickpea Taco recipe.
- Snack on them by the handful (what I’m doing right now while I type this – YUM!)
- Try them on a Tex-Mex rice bowl and put Chipotle’s bowls to shame
- Top them on these amazing low-carb baked bell pepper tacos
- Crazy for kale? These crispy chickpeas make a mean Kale Taco Salad topper!
The opportunities to introduce these bad boys to your face are endless! Really!
Crispy Taco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas
As written, these are on the slightly spicy side. I wasn’t reaching for a glass of water to chug, but my tastebuds were definitely tingling from these zesty chickpeas. For a mild version, swap out the cayenne for sweet paprika.
Want them nice and spicy? Give them a taste after the initial seasoning then add as much cayenne as your spice-loving heart desires, yo!
These crispy taco chickpeas are super easy to customize and fantastic every which way!
Crispy Taco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas
These Taco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas are quick, easy, and oh-so tasty! We absolutely adore them as a salad topper or as a vegetarian taco filling!
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1 TBSP avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
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Grab a can of garbanzo beans. Rinse, drain, and pat dry.
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Lay spaced out on a baking sheet and drizzle with avocado oil or olive oil and sea salt.
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Set timer for 25 minutes, toss em in the oven, and walk away.
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Remove from oven, toss with cayenne, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder and allow to cool.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Adjust cayenne pepper to taste based on heat preference. For mild chickpeas, use sweet paprika in place of the spicy cayenne.
Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.Â
If you get a chance to try these tasty taco seasoned roasted chickpeas, let me know!
You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
See? Totally quick and easy!
Today is one of my crazier days this week, which is a huge deal since I spend most of Paul’s deployment sleeping between Skype dates. On today’s agenda is spin class, grocery shopping, and flailing around zumba followed by dinner and a movie.
*ahem* dinner and HUNGER GAMES!!!
I can’t wait!
Is anyone else nerding-out and seeing the movie tonight at midnight with me for the premiere?
Missie M
I love, love, love roasted chick peas. I’m going to try this one ASAP. I have started cooking them in my airfryer instead of roasting, absolutely delish!
Jenn
So excited for you to try them! I need to get myself an air fryer!
Meagen Brosius
Roasting chickpeas is one of my favorite things to do. SO tasty but I never would have thought of this flavor combo. SO delicious, thanks for this delicious recipe.
Shiho
Thank you for the recipe. Now I see those in packets at the shop and was wondering how to make it. I love roasted chick peas.
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
mmmm that would rock!
Bloggy
Quick recipe, i love them because they save my time on busy days, thanks for a new one for my collection.
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
yay!!!! hope you looove it!
shannon @ a periodic table
what a great idea for a fast (and too busy to think about it) lunch or dinner! Love this idea, and am so trying it this weekend.
Ann Mc
What a fun, terrific recipe! I am gonna have to break down and see this movie. Would you believe I have no idea what it’s about?
Kiri W.
Beautiful! I love roasted chickpeas, but taco seasoning is a new one 🙂
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
omg girl go see it stat!!!!! I need a HG gabfest! =)
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I recently adopted a love (read: obsession) for chickpeas! Def will be doing this one. And as you know I am a HG nerd. Can’t wait until we can talk about it! 🙂
Minty
Guacamole is one my favorite foods and chickpeas are my favorite bean. You have me drooling over here!
Kimberly Bright
Hot dang, these look good1
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
So…I’ve never actually done the whole roasted chickpea thing. But I’ve been craving Mexican lately…so perhaps this weekend? 🙂
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ooooo, so delicious!!! This is getting pinned right now 🙂
Meredith R
YUM! I made recipe similar to this but I didn’t serve it taco-salad style… what a great idea though! 🙂
Kat @ Journey to 100
I LOVE zumba! I wish I was seeing hunger games, but sadly I have to work til 2am, so I’m going on Saturday! I can’t wait!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
I freaking love chick peas!
Jamie
I really wish I was seeing the movie at midnight tonight! Think I could sneak out and be back before my kids even know?
Sprint2theTable
I used to do these ALL the time! Must make them again soon. I used garam masala and some other spices… I think really similar to yours. We need to have a chickpea roast off when we hang out. 🙂
Cat Tan
I fekking love chickpeas.
Robyn :)
I am heading to Kansas city tomorrow so no midnight movie for me 🙂 And as excited I am that Hunger Games opens tomorrow I waiting to see it. This is one movie hubby and i agree on wanting to see and we will be going when the theatres are hopefully less crowded 😉
I am looking forward to making this recipe. I am trying to eat primarily vegetarian with only the occasional meat, poultry or fish.
kris
I want to eat this right now!!!! that is a busy day, but a day with zumba is always a good day 🙂 enjoy the movie!!!
Christina
I’ve always thought of frying garbanzo beans but this sounds better!
Christina
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Ladies Holiday
Mmm. Chickpeas are so versatile. Who knew!?!
Lauren
i lovee this! Sounds so good 🙂
Emily
Yum! One of my favorite vegan restaurants actually has a chickpea taco dish that I’ve been dying to recreate. This sounds like the perfect recipe for it!
Enjoy the movie! I can’t wait to hear how you like it. (:
Deelicious Sweets
Great recipe! These would be awesome paired with just about anything. Especially a taco salad! Yum!
Stephsbitebybite
What a great idea this is!! I never thought to flavor chickpeas before
Shirley
I am hoping that we can get tickets to go see the movie Saturday night. I hope the movie is as good as the book
Aparna B. @ Not A Leaf
Perfect!! I love roasted chickpeas. I make curried chickpeas to snack on all the time! But this is genius because I love making veggie taco salads! Would be a nice alternative to using Boca Meatless crumbles for a change 🙂
CrunchyCreamySweet
This just might be a way to make my Hubs eat chickpeas!! Yay! You are brilliant! Thank you 🙂
Namitha
Love love chickpeas and yes, in salads too. This looks too good to resist 🙂
Shari D
If I can find someone to go with me at midnight I will!!
Heather
Love this recipe and I just so happen to have some chickpeas that need to be used!
Ahhh Hunger Games! I am just finishing up the last book of the series (s0 good!) and then will see the movie 🙂
Shari
I have made these for chickpea tacos before, so good!
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These chickpeas look so very delicious. I haven’t yet tried them outside of hummus, but I think taco style would definitely be to my liking.
I hope you enjoy your movie and dinner!
Siobhan
YUM!! I love some great chick peas! I’m still reading Hunger Games or else I would be right there with you at midnight! Enjoy your crazy busy day, chicka pea!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
Yay!!! I’ll keep you posted! <3
TheMrsatSuccessAlongtheWeigh
That looks SO good and I’m feeling mexican food today anyway. Ole!
Andrea @ Vegvacious
Yum! I’ve been wanting to try roasted chickpeas and I LOVE any Mexi-inspired meals! That salad is going to be my lunch at work next week…and guac is a definite side 🙂
Have fun at the movie – let us know if you loved it! I’m hoping we can go maybe next weekend!
Anna @ On Anna's Plate
HUNGER GAMES!!!! So excited!! 🙂
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