Simple Homemade Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix

Ingredients

• •2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 cup pretzels
• •1/2 cup nuts (e.g., almonds or peanuts)
• •1/4 cup roasted seeds (e.g., sunflower or pumpkin)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pat the chickpeas dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crisping.

6. 6

   Add the pretzels, nuts, and roasted seeds to the baking sheet, mixing them with the partially roasted chickpeas.

7. 7

   Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, until everything is golden and crispy.

8. 8

   Let the snack mix cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.