Harissa Chickpea Crisp Snack

# Ingredient list:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately one 15 oz can)

→ Seasoning

02 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 tablespoon harissa spice blend (store-bought or homemade)

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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel and remove any loose skins to increase crispness.

03 - In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, harissa spice blend, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt until evenly coated.

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

05 - Roast chickpeas for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through until golden brown and crisp.

06 - Remove from oven, toss with lemon zest while hot, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert advice:

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They're crispy on the outside, slightly creamy on the inside—texture that actually holds up when you reheat them.
Harissa brings real depth and smokiness without needing a dozen ingredients or hours of prep time.
One batch lasts days in a container, and they're vegan, gluten-free, and genuinely addictive.

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Don't skip the towel-drying step; moisture is the enemy of crispiness, and those loose chickpea skins will come off easily and make a real difference.
Watch the oven time carefully between 30 and 35 minutes—they go from golden to burnt quickly, so check around the 25-minute mark if your oven runs hot.

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