Smoky Maple Chickpeas
 
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These crispy roasted chickpeas are so addictive! They're slightly sweet, smoky, and salty -- like a nutritious bacon snack! Vegan & GF.
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Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1 15-oz can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 T. reduced sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
  • ¼ tsp. liquid smoke
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 T. pure maple syrup
  • Roughly ¼ tsp. salt
  • Optional: 2-3 tsp. maple sugar
Instructions
  1. In a flat-bottomed container, combine the tamari, liquid smoke, paprika, and maple syrup. Pour the chickpeas into the marinade and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for about one hour, stirring once or twice to distribute the liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Drain (but don't rinse!) the chickpeas, and transfer them to a paper towel. Pat them dry to remove any excess liquid so they can crisp in the oven. Remove any skins that have become loose, because they will burn quickly.
  4. Spread the chickpeas out on the baking sheet so they aren't touching each other too much. Bake for 25-28 minutes, stirring every 10 mins or so, until golden and crispy.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with salt and maple sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
The maple sugar is a nice touch to these, but if you can't find it or don't want to splurge, you can always toss the roasted chickpeas in maple syrup. Just know they will be sticky!

Roasted chickpeas tend to absorb moisture and become soft over time, so they are best right out of the oven.
Recipe by Daily Dose of Greens at https://dailydoseofgreens.com/2017/05/30/smoky-maple-chickpeas/