Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack
Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack delivers crunchy bites coated in warm garam masala, cumin, and coriander, lifted with lemon and a hint of brown sugar. Each handful balances heat from cayenne with aromatic spices and a touch of sweetness. Serve as an afternoon snack, party nibble, or a protein-packed topping for salads and grain bowls.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, stir together chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garam masala, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Spread the chickpea mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the chickpeas have dark brown spots, are crisp, and have shrunk significantly, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- 4
Cool to room temperature before serving.
- Calories 136.71 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.1 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 13.51 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.3 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 197.37 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 35.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crisp Indian Spiced Chickpea Snack is an Indian snack recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Crunchy Chickpeas. Each serving provides about 136.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for snack.
- What is Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Crunchy Chickpeas, Garam Masala. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack healthy?
- Crisp Indian-Spiced Chickpea Snack has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 136.71 calories and 3.1 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 197.37 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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