Description
Dill pickle roasted chickpeas deliver a tangy, crispy snack that elevates humble legumes into a zesty flavor adventure. Seasoned with dill, garlic, and pickle brine, these crunchy morsels will satisfy savory cravings and keep you reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 30 ounces (850 grams) garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (two 15-ounce cans)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pickle brine (juice from a pickle jar)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
Oil and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), preparing a baking surface with a silicone mat or lightly greased foil.
- Empty and thoroughly rinse the chickpeas, then meticulously dry them using clean kitchen towels, pressing gently to remove excess moisture.
- Optional skin removal can be accomplished by applying slight pressure to separate the delicate outer layer, which may enhance overall texture.
- Create a flavor base by combining pickle brine, olive oil, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring each chickpea receives an even coating.
- Distribute the seasoned legumes across the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even roasting.
- Roast the chickpeas for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring their transformation as they develop a golden hue and become progressively drier.
- After initial baking, switch off the oven and allow the chickpeas to continue dehydrating, periodically checking their crispness over 30-40 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted chickpeas to a mixing bowl and sprinkle dried dill weed, gently tossing to ensure complete seasoning coverage.
- If the chickpeas appear too dry for herb adhesion, introduce a minimal amount of olive oil or pickle brine to help the dill cling effectively.
- Fine-tune the flavor profile by adjusting salt and dill quantities to personal preference.
- Permit the seasoned chickpeas to cool completely at room temperature, avoiding sealed containers that might trap residual moisture.
- Once thoroughly cooled, preserve the crispy snack in an airtight container, maintaining optimal crunchiness at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Moisture matters most when achieving the perfect roasted crunch, so thoroughly pat chickpeas dry before seasoning.
- Removing chickpea skins is optional but can enhance texture and fiber content for those seeking extra crispiness.
- Pickle brine adds a tangy, zesty flavor that transforms ordinary chickpeas into an addictive, savory snack.
- Post-baking oven technique helps develop maximum crunchiness by slowly dehydrating the chickpeas without burning.
- Cooling chickpeas completely outside a container prevents unwanted softening and maintains their satisfying crackly texture.
- Versatile snack keeps well at room temperature in an airtight container, making it perfect for meal prep or quick munching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg