Harissa Chickpea Roast Crispy (Printable Version)

Bold harissa-spiced chickpeas roasted to crispiness, adding flavorful crunch to any dish.

# What You Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon harissa spice blend
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Finishing

08 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest
09 - Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel, removing any loose skins to enhance crispiness.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, harissa spice blend, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the baking sheet halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and while hot, toss with lemon zest and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
07 - Allow chickpeas to cool slightly to maximize crunch before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're impossibly easy to make but taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • A single batch vanishes faster than you can explain what harissa is to curious friends.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, so they work for almost any table.
02 -
  • Wet chickpeas will steam and soften instead of crisp, so that towel-drying step is non-negotiable no matter how tedious it feels.
  • Shaking the pan halfway through matters because the ones on the edges brown faster, and moving them around ensures an even finish.
  • They'll keep for three days in an airtight container, but if they soften from humidity, five minutes in a hot oven brings them back to life.
03 -
  • A truly dry chickpea is the difference between snack and soggy disappointment, so invest those extra two minutes with the towel.
  • If you can't find harissa spice blend, make a quick version by mixing equal parts smoked paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper with a pinch of caraway if you have it.
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