Crunchy, sweet, and spicy — Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas are all that, plus more. We’ll be snacking on these for Cinco de Mayo and with this recipe, it can be part of your festivities too.
The theme for #SundaySupper this week is Cinco de Mayo with our host, Jen of Juanta’s Cocina. Cinco de Mayo is one of my most favorite foodie holidays, so there was no shortage of recipes that I wanted to share. It took me forever to decide, but ultimately I decided to share Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas.
My husband has been a fan of chipotle peppers for a while now and always enjoys it when I use them in a recipe. Roasted chickpeas have become one of our favorite snacks so it seemed only natural to try making them with the smoky spiciness of chipotles. I gave it a try and I love how they turned out. A single batch of these doesn’t last long in our home, so you may want to make a double batch, especially if you have guests who will be enjoying them.
To make your own, you will first start by draining, rinsing, and then roasting, two cans of chickpeas.
While your chickpeas are roasting, you will mix up your chipotle peppers with a few other ingredients in a blender and mix it into your chickpeas.
The chickpeas are then spread out for a second time on a baking sheet and roasted in the oven.
When finished, you have a perfect little snack. We like to munch on them during a movie night, but they are also great for setting out during a party or giving as a gift. If spicy isn’t your thing, check out my Orange Spiced Roasted Chickpeas recipe.
Here’s how to make Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas, which is formatted for printing or for saving to your ZipList recipe box:
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Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas
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Crunchy, sweet, and spicy — Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas are all that, plus more. We’ll be snacking on these for Cinco de Mayo and with this recipe, it can be part of your festivities too.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce cans chickpeas or garbanzo beans (15.5 each)
- Cooking Spray
- 1 canned chipotle pepper
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from can of chipotle peppers)
- Juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas and lay out on a kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. If chickpeas have any skins are loose, discard them.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place chickpeas on baking sheet in a single layer. Spray tops of chickpeas with cooking spray. Roast chickpeas for 15 minutes. Stir & move them around on the sheet and return to oven for another 15 minutes of baking, or until beginning to brown and crunchy. Remove from oven. Place in a bowl.
- In a blender, combine chipotle, adobo, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour over roasted chickpeas and gently combine chickpeas with the mixture so that they are evenly coated.
- Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread coated chickpeas onto baking sheet in a single layer. Return chickpeas to oven and bake for another 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Break up any chickpea clusters Store in airtight container.
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
If you love Cinco de Mayo as much as I do, you’re going to love this list of recipes below by other food bloggers participating in #SundaySupper. Check them out!
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:
- Chili Lime Crab on Watermelon Salad from A Stack of Dishes
- Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
- Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
- Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
- Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
- Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
- Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
- Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:
- Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
- Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
- Chorizo Fajitas with Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper from Eat Me, Drink Me
- Corono Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
- Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
- Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
- Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
- Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
- Beef Chimichanga (Quick and Easy) from Savvy Saving Couple
- Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
- Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
- Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
- Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
- Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
- Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama
Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:
- Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
- Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
- Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
- Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots
- Sopapillas from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:
- Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
- Frozen Jalapeno Daiquiri from Blueberries and Blessings
- Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
- Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Margarona from The Messy Baker
- Mexaratini from Gourmet Drizzles
- Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious
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Miz Helen says
Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Marie says
These are absolutely delicious!
Wendys Hat says
YUM! I really want to taste these! SOunds like a great recipe.
Megan says
I LOVE THIS! How smart 🙂 I have a giant can of chick peas sitting in my pantry and cannot wait to give this a try. YUM!
Tara says
I could eat those all night long!!!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Mmmmm….I LOVE roasted chickpeas! And the spices sound great in your recipe!
Jennifer B says
Wow, I never even thought to make chickpeas for a snack! These look absolutely delicious and I have now added this recipe to my list of things to try!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I’ve so wanted to try roasting chickpeas! These sound delicious!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
Oh what a fun snack. I need to cook up some chickpeas and then I will have everything needed to make these.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
This looks SO great! I’ve been hooked on roasted chickpeas for the last few years, but I usually make them curried. I have an open can of chipotles in the fridge, so I’ll give these a try this week!
Renee says
So would it be okay to eat this like popcorn? Because I’m loving every bit about it. Roasted chickpeas are fabulous and your Mexican chipotle version sounds incredible.
Carla says
Love the chickpeas! Such a healthy snack 🙂
Anne @ Webicurean says
Can’t wait to try these! I’ve made roasted chickpeas in the past, and they’re always SO good!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
What a great recipe, Brandie! I’m allergic to popcorn, so these would be the perfect substitution!!! 😉
Hezzi-D says
I love flavored chickpeas as a snack and these chipotle ones sound awesome!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
What a great, delicious snack! I love this! yum!
Liz says
Such a healthy, flavorful snack, Brandie! Not to mention YUMMY!
Bea says
Roasted chickpeas sound fantastic! A great, flavorful snack that is full of protein! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Sarah says
LOVE roasted chickpeas, never tried with chipotle though!
Nicole says
I’ve been wanting to try some roasted chickpeas and these look like the perfect way to start! Yummy!
Alaiyo Kiasi says
I made roasted chickpeas a couple of Thanksgiving holidays ago, and they were a hit. I think it’s time I make them again and use your recipe. I’ll bet it’s so delicious!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Brandie, I’ve been wanting to roast chickpeas for a long time and this post is making me want to run to the store to pick up a few cans right now! I can just imagine how satisfyingly crunchy these are. I can’t handle a lot of heat so your orange spiced chickpea recipe sounds just right for me!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Roasted chickpeas are a new addiction of mine! I cannot wait to try this version!
Laura Dembowski says
I keep wanting to try chickpeas like this. Love the addition of spice!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Genius twist on a great snack Brandie!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Yum! I love roast chickpeas and I’m absolutely chipotle obsessed… will have to try these soon. 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I love everything about these. Yum!
Family Foodie says
Oh my goodness…. these look amazing. My daughter and I love chickpeas and we are so excited to try this recipe!
Katie says
I have never tried roasted chickpeas, but I have always wanted to! This recipe needs to go on my “must make” list!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I have tried to make roasted chickapeas before and they were either to soft or I burned them. Your recipe looks delish and you inspired me to give this one last try!!
Cindys Recipes says
I’ve got to try these. I keep hearing about roasted chickpeas!