Spicy Chickpea Popcorn Crunch
A crunchy and spicy chickpea snack mix that's perfect for satisfying your savory cravings.
10 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
4
Serves
175
Calories
Macros · per serving
6g protein
24g carbs
7g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- 3
Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 4
Bake the chickpeas for 20-25 minutes until crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- 6
Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 7
Cook until popping slows to about 1 pop every few seconds, then remove from heat.
- 8
In a large bowl, combine the baked chickpeas and popped popcorn.
- 9
Sprinkle smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt over the mixture.
- 10
Toss the mixture to evenly coat with spices before serving.
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