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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Simply Spiced Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)

    Simply Spiced Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)

    Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    simply spiced chickpeas pin

    Home from work. Too early for dinner. Too much to do. Sure I COULD grab that back of Doritos off the husbands desk but NO! I have a better healthier idea!

    I don't dare call these "toasted" as I really just simply warm them in a skillet but let me tell you they totally hit the spot.

    Ingredients

    • 1 15oz can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • non-cookong spray

    Instructions

    Mix all the dry spices together.

    Spray a non-stick skillet with the non stick cooking spray. Add the beans and place over medium high heat. Cook them untouched for 1-2 minutes. Then sprinkle half the spice mixture over top tossing the skillet to coat.

    Cook untouched for another 1-2 minutes (they may start popping on you) and then sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on top. Toss around in the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are nice and warm and the spices are toasted.

    Don't do what I did and eat half of the before they were done. I looked up and caught a reflection of myself in the microwave. I had to snap a pic.

    Split into two servings immediately so you don't go nuts. I almost ate the whole batch. 🙂

    📖 Recipe

    simply spiced chickpeas featured

    Simply Spiced Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)

    Spice up your snack game with these crispy spiced chickpeas. They're easy to make and perfect for parties or movie night. Give them a try!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • non-cookong spray

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all the dry spices together.
      2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • Spray a non-stick skillet with the non stick cooking spray. Add the beans and place over medium high heat.
      1 15 oz can of chickpeas, non-cookong spray
    • Cook them untouched for 1-2 minutes. Then sprinkle half the spice mixture over top tossing the skillet to coat.
    • Cook untouched for another 1-2 minutes (they may start popping on you) and then sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on top.
    • Toss around in the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are nice and warm and the spices are toasted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 803mgFiber: 19gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 9mg
    Keyword Chickpea, Spicy
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    1. l love

      April 24, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Just made these and I love them! Much easier and tastier than the oven roasted method in my opinion. Thank you SO much for introducing this in my life!

      Reply
    2. Sasha

      November 02, 2011 at 11:03 am

      Made these these for lunch today with my toddler. She loved them! I did add some salt to our servings. Very simple- will make again. Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Francie

      March 05, 2010 at 3:05 pm

      Tried these out - but I second guessed you Roni to my own detriment 🙂 I thought the spices seemed like SO MUCH so I only used about half - and naturally found them a little bland.. That will teach me! I am going to make them again your way! I did bake in the oven for about am hour though- I wanted them extra crispy.

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    4. Kalyani

      March 05, 2010 at 4:42 am

      The Indian curry version of garbanzo beans called 'CHOLE' is also very easy to make and tastes heavenly. Just saute onions and tomatoes (cut in small pieces) and then add the ginger and garlic (powder or paste) with other spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder (garam masala if you like) and finally add the canned garbanzo beans. Cook for a few minutes until the beans have absorbed the different tastes and enjoy.

      Reply
    5. Annie

      March 02, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you! If they're as good as they look, they're going to be a winner! I've eaten them with my eyes all day 🙂

      Reply
    6. roni

      March 02, 2010 at 2:56 pm

      Annie - I just used the dried stuff. This was one of those pantry quick ideas. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Annie

      March 02, 2010 at 12:00 pm

      I haven't eaten breakfast yet and I'm salivating! I'm making these today. One question; is the ginger fresh or dried from the jar? Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    8. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

      February 26, 2010 at 12:33 pm

      We love Garbanzo Beans, but we've never made them like this before. We will have to try this recipe soon!

      Reply
    9. Sally

      February 25, 2010 at 8:03 pm

      Cant wait to try this! =d

      Reply
    10. Ashley

      February 24, 2010 at 11:26 pm

      I made these last night, like you, I ate half while they were cooking. These are my new favorate treat! Hot/cold-both taste great.

      By the way Roni your "toddler approved" items are also college defensive end approved aswell. I trick my boyfriend and feed him off of that menu weekly! Thanks for this website, I love it!

      Reply
    11. Steph

      February 24, 2010 at 3:41 pm

      Roni, I stumbled upon your website today when I googled, "how to cut a butternut squash". I'm not good in the kitchen at all, so I was seeking help - and I found your video on YouTube! I really liked how you talked it through (super easy for someone that is scared of the kitchen) and you demo'd it so well!!! I found your website and have been reading it all day at work! I'm totally inspired! THANK YOU!!! I needed inspiration, so I'm really excited to have found you!!! I have told all my friends about my fun find, so I'm sure you have a lot of new fans today!!!

      What a great website...I can't wait to try your recipes!!! Thanks!!! Steph

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    12. Kalynskitchen

      February 23, 2010 at 10:10 am

      Oooh, I like the idea of just toasting them in the skillet. I'll have to try that if I'm in a hurry.

      Reply
    13. FatFighterTV

      February 22, 2010 at 10:51 pm

      Yum, those look really good! 😉

      Reply
    14. Jamie

      February 22, 2010 at 7:01 pm

      I have a huge container of these on my table right now..lol..did mine in the oven..

      Everyone at work always comes into the breakroom trying to figure out what I am eating, and the saying goes...if jamie is eating it, it has to be healthy...;p Good thing they didn't see me scarfing (sp) down those spice jellybeans this weekend..

      Reply
    15. Christie

      February 22, 2010 at 6:46 pm

      I've been wanting to make these forever but I haven't because it seems like they take so long. Thanks for the "dumb down" version!

      Reply
    16. Krista S.

      February 22, 2010 at 5:46 pm

      I love these roasted in the oven. I'll have to give this method a try sometime. The reflection pic of you is super cute!

      Reply

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