If you have been reading my blog for very long, one thing that you have definitely picked up on is that I have a great love for chickpeas. I love them in Indian-inspired dishes, in soups, on salads, and now…. roasted! Is it just me, or does pretty much everything taste amazing roasted? Roasted chickpeas make the perfect entrée, or can even be eaten as a snack! Are you ready to dig in yet? 
Roasted Sesame Chickpeas with Seasoned Brown Rice
Servings: 2
Ingredients
EVOO cooking spray
1 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
4 TB low-sodium soy sauce
1 TB sesame oil
1 TB agave nectar or honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
garlic powder, a couple sprinkles
black pepper, a couple sprinkles
2 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with EVOO cooking spray.
2. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, agave nectar, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in medium bowl.
3. Add chickpeas to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes.
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chickpeas from the marinade and place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. It is okay if some of the marinade gets transferred to the baking sheet, but just make certain that only a small amount of the marinade is transferred.
5. Roast chickpeas for 25-40 minutes, or until they reach your desired crispness. I know this is a wide range of time, but it is important to take into account varying oven temperatures and varying preferences regarding the crispness of the chickpeas. Remove the baking sheet and shake the chickpeas halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
6. While the chickpeas are cooking, cook the brown rice according to the package directions. Add slightly less water to the pan of rice than what is directed. Replace this amount of water with leftover marinade (approximately 2 TB, or so).
This was the first time that I had made and eaten roasted chickpeas, and let me tell you that this cooking method did not disappoint. Now, I have yet another way to cook chickpeas and another reason to love them!
Add a side of vegetables (I chose cooked mixed vegetables) to your roasted chickpeas and rice and you have yourself a complete meal. Or, roast the chickpeas and eat them as a snack. They are tasty no matter how or when you eat them.
The crispy texture of the chickpeas combined with the sweetness of the marinade was so delicious. These babies are good!
yummm i loveeee roasted chickpeas! i sometimes do them in alittle maple syrup and have that as a snack, so good!
That sounds super delicious!
I love roasted chickpeas – I can’t wait to try this kind.
Let me know what you think!
I love roasted chickpeas! I actually like chickpeas in any form though–they’re so tasty.
Me too! They are seriously delicious. I could probably just eat them straight out of the can….
This marinade looks so good! And I love brown rice – This looks like a great meal!!
It sure was tasty!
gah I keep saying I am going to roast chick peas but I still haven’t, I love the taste of them roasted
DO IT! It is so easy!
I need to make these immediately. You always have the best recipes!
Thank you for your kind words! I hope that you will give these a try
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Yummy! I have a thing for chickpeas too! So tasty
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They are beyond delicious
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Never tried roasted chickpeas before, but they look delicious. The roasting process always seems to make veggies so delicious and mouth-watering. I love it!
Roasting is awesome. You really should try the method with chickpeas. You won’t be disappointed!
This looks fantastic! I’m going to try roasting chickpeas next time
Let me know how they turn out for you!
I have never made roasted chickpeas but I think I would love them! Your entire meal looks wonderful!
You really need to try them!
Looks simple and super nutritious! I need to give roasted chickpeas another try. I kind of messed them up the first time I tried making them.
You should definitely give them another try! The trickiest part is watching them towards the end to make sure that they do not burn.
What an easy filling dinner!
That it definitely was!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. While I have the oven on to roast the chickpeas, I might as well roast cauliflower, romanesco, and/or broccoli, which are still fresh at my local farmers’ market right now and would all taste really good alongside the chickpeas and the brown rice. Before I roast veggies, I usually toss them with a bit of EVOO and some fresh rosemary, which I think might be another way I might season the chickpeas before roasting them.
That sounds like a delicious combination!
Those chickpeas look awesome!! Definitely need to try this recipe
Yes, you do! Let me know what you think!
You got some great color on those chickpeas, they look aaaaamazing. The marinade looks tasty, too– I’ve been super obsessed with mustard lately
It is the same marinade that I often use when baking tofu. So, so good!
I’ve been meaning to bake some seasoned tofu in my toaster oven. Thanks for giving me the motivation by mentioning this marinade for that purpose. Do you have instrux for baking tofu elsewhere on your website (for example, at what temperature and for how long)?
I’ve never had chickpeas before, they look delicious! Great recipe
Well you have definitely been missing out!
You really must give them a try!
agreed! roasting makes everything taste better
It seriously does!!
I will have to try this! I always buy the big bags of chickpeas at the store and wonder how long it’s going to take me to eat THAT much hummus. I’m glad to have a new use!
Chickpeas are SO versatile. I have TONS of recipes using chickpeas here on the blog. You will never again wonder what to do with them all!
I’ve never had them any way other than just plain..this sounds delicious!
The marinade and the roasting process makes them extra tasty!
Wow!! I’m starving right now and this looks ridiculously good:) I love snacking on roasted chickpeas
These really would make the perfect protein-packed snack
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I love the color of these chickpeas! I love chickpeas in salads and chickpea flour especially since it’s useful in making really good flatbread!
Chickpeas in salads are amazing. I am sure that adding these roasted ones to a salad would be delicious.
looks fabulous. i have seen recipes for roated chickpeas, haven’t done it, need to do this soon.
You really do need to ASAP!
I am SO ready to dig in! I’ve seen a few recipes for roasted chickpeas floating around, but never one with a delicious marinate. YUM!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend! <3
These are quite tasty. I use the marinade for baked tofu, too!
What a tasty sounding marinade! I’m not quite sure I’ve heard of any chickpea recipe with a marinade before now that I think about!
I hope you give it a try
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Wanted to let you know that I couldn’t wait—I tried your roasted chickpeas (with a few tweaks) last night, and it was fantastic! I don’t enjoy soy sauce (even low-salt version is too salty), so I mixed together habanero-spicy mustard, grainy dijon mustard, the toasted sesame oil, and mirin cooking wine for the marinade. And per your suggestion, I also marinated some tofu in the same sauce and then baked that. Served it with romanesco cauliflower (tossed with EVOO and roasted with fresh rosemary) and some leftover wheat berries. You inspired this very tasty meal, so thanks for the motivation. Keep up the good work!
I am so glad to hear that I helped to inspire your dinner. It sure sounds like it was a tasty one!
I LOVE the idea of marinating the chickpeas before roasting them! And the addition of sesame oil sounds amazing.
The sesame oil definitely REALLY adds to the flavor of these tasty chickpeas.
i love making roasted chickpeas! this sounds like an amazing combo!!
Aren’t they SO easy to make? I love them!
Crispy chickpeas are BOMB. This dish sounds SO good!
They REALLY are! I am glad that so many people agree!
I love chickpeas as well but have never roasted them. I’ve seen them on so many blogs, I think your recipe is going to convince me to FINALLY make them! They would make for a healthy, delicious snack
I hope that you give them a try. Please let me know what you think!
oh yuuummm! I’ve never had cooked chickpeas before, I need to try them asap. I always just have them raw in salads or mixed in hummus
You must try them roasted. They are so good. Roasted chickpeas would be a great addition to salads, too!
I love chickpeas too! So cheap and so versatile. I’ve been wanting to try them roasted. They look delicious!
They really are. You definitely need to try them roasted!
I keep saying I want to try roasted chickpeas. This is the sign I needed to finally do it- thanks!
I just made these tonight and had them over a salad, plus lots more on the side, and I must say this marinade recipe is simply incredible!! I will be making these every week from now on I think just to have on hand! Great job, thank you!
I am SO glad that you enjoyed them!! Thanks a lot for the great compliment
. Aren’t they SO easy to make, too?? I love your idea of topping a salad with them. I will have to give that a try.