Healthy Ranch-Roasted Chickpeas (Ready-to-Print Version)

Crunchy ranch-seasoned chickpeas roasted to golden perfection with smoked paprika and Parmesan cheese.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cans (15.5 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Oils

02 - 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - Fine sea salt, to taste

→ Cheese

06 - 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and place a large rimmed baking sheet inside to preheat for a crisp roast.
02 - Rinse and drain chickpeas, then roll them in a clean kitchen towel until fully dry; remove loose skins for extra crunch if possible.
03 - Toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until evenly coated; do not add seasonings yet to prevent burning.
04 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the preheated baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
05 - Remove the baking sheet, sprinkle ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, and a pinch of sea salt over chickpeas, and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Return the chickpeas to the oven and roast for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until crisp and lightly browned.
07 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over chickpeas and roast for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese turns golden and the chickpeas are deeply crisp; watch carefully to avoid burning.
08 - Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the chickpeas sit inside for 5 minutes to evaporate residual moisture. Transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely for approximately 15 minutes.
09 - Adjust salt if necessary, then store fully cooled chickpeas in a paper-towel-lined glass jar at room temperature for up to 3 days. Re-crisp if softened by heating at 325°F for 5 to 8 minutes.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Drying chickpeas thoroughly before roasting is critical for maximizing crunch.
02 - Preheating the baking sheet promotes rapid browning and prevents steaming.
03 - Adding seasonings in stages preserves their flavors and prevents bitterness.
04 - Use convection mode or rotate the pan midway to ensure even cooking.
05 - Allow chickpeas to cool completely before storage to maintain crispness.

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