Crunchy Chickpea Parmesan Crisps Recipe
Crunchy Chickpea Parmesan Crisps are a delicious and high-protein snack featuring crispy baked chickpeas coated with a flavorful ranch seasoning and topped with melted parmesan cheese. Perfect for snacking, adding crunch to salads, or enhancing a cheeseboard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained (425 g)
- 1 tsp olive oil (5 mL)
Seasoning & Cheese
- 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 to 3 oz finely grated parmesan cheese (55 to 85 g)
Instructions
- Prep Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Drain and thoroughly pat dry the chickpeas to ensure they crisp nicely. Spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake Initial Crisp: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. This will begin to crisp up the chickpeas. Keep the oven on for the next steps.
- Add Flavors: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chickpeas, and toss to coat. Arrange the chickpeas close together in a single layer and generously cover them with the finely grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake with Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, until the parmesan is melted and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the chickpea parmesan crisps cool completely before breaking or cutting into pieces. Enjoy them as a crunchy snack, a topping for salads, or a flavorful addition to a cheeseboard.
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute vegan Parmesan cheese to maintain similar texture and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with seasonings such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Cajun spices, or cayenne pepper for varied flavor profiles.
- Store leftover crisps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
