Description
Discover how to make delicious Pumpkin Maple Roasted Chickpeas with this easy recipe. Enjoy a healthy and flavorful snack perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz) (425 g)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (45 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (1 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (240 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the bowl and mix until smooth.
- Remove the chickpeas from the oven and transfer them to the mixing bowl.
- Toss the chickpeas in the pumpkin mixture until coated evenly.
- Return the coated chickpeas to the baking sheet.
- Roast the chickpeas in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even roasting.
- Remove from the oven once the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
- Allow the chickpeas to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly dry chickpeas before roasting for a crispy texture.
- Stir chickpeas occasionally while roasting for even browning.
- Adjust maple syrup amount for desired sweetness in pumpkin coating.