Crispy Sumac and Nigella Seed Chickpeas

Chickpeas are high in dietary fibre which helps to promote a healthy gut as well as magnesium for for strong bones. They are also particularly tasty w...Chickpeas are high in dietary fibre which helps to promote a healthy gut as well as magnesium for for strong bones. They are also particularly tasty when roasted until crispy with zingy sumac and aromatic nigella seeds, making them perfect for garnishing salads or simply snacking on. Read more Chickpeas are high in dietary fibre which helps to promote a healthy gut as well as magnesium for for strong bones. They are also particularly tasty when roasted until crispy with zingy sumac and aromatic nigella seeds, making them perfect for garnishing salads or simply snacking on. Chickpeas are high in dietary fibre which helps to promote a healthy gut as well as magnesium for for strong bones. They are also particularly tasty when roasted until crispy with zingy sumac and aromatic nigella seeds, making them perfect for garnishing salads or simply snacking on.

Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Chickpeas, Sumac, Beans, Olive oil, Legumes, Nigella, Seeds, Sesame, Oregano, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
chickpeas (can)
drained, rinsed and patted dry
oregano (dried)
white sesame seeds
garlic powder
nigella seeds
Swaps: black sesame seeds
sumac
Swaps: smoked paprika
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

6g
Protein
177kcal
Calories
11g
Total Fat
14g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
67mg
Calcium
5%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
43mg
Magnesium
10%
 
234mg
Potassium
5%
 
48mg
Sodium
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.3mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
26mcg
Vitamin B9
7%
 
5mcg
Vitamin A
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin C
0%
0.9mg
Zinc
8%
 
13mcg
Vitamin K
11%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
0%
0.7mg
Vitamin B3
4%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
114mg
Phosphorus
9%
 
Protein: 6g; Calories: 177kcal; Total Fat: 11g; Carbs: 14g; Sugars: 1g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 67mg (5%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 43mg (10%); Potassium: 234mg (5%); Sodium: 48mg (2%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.3mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 26mcg (7%); Vitamin A: 5mcg (1%); Vitamin C: 0mg (0%); Zinc: 0.9mg (8%); Vitamin K: 13mcg (11%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B3: 0.7mg (4%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 114mg (9%)
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Notes

Store in an airtight container

Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Chickpeas, Sumac, Beans, Olive oil, Legumes, Nigella, Seeds, Sesame, Oregano, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
chickpeas (can)
drained, rinsed and patted dry
oregano (dried)
white sesame seeds
garlic powder
nigella seeds
Swaps: black sesame seeds
sumac
Swaps: smoked paprika

Ingredients

Serves 4
chickpeas (can)
drained, rinsed and patted dry
oregano (dried)
white sesame seeds
garlic powder
nigella seeds
Swaps: black sesame seeds
sumac
Swaps: smoked paprika

Method

1

Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan.

2

In a large roasting tray, combine the chickpeas with olive oil, dried oregano, sesame seeds, garlic powder and nigella seeds. Season well with salt and pepper then roast for 30 - 40 minutes, shaking the tray halfway, until golden and crispy.

3

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and mix with the sumac.

Notes

Store in an airtight container

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User comments (4)

Erika Last month

Love this recipe! Really nice on avocado on Ryvita

Caroline 6 months ago

I really love the taste of it. The chickpeas turned nice and crispy, a bit too crispy though in my oven at 200 degrees, I would recommand a 180 d heat. I didn t have sesame seeds so I used poppy seeds instead, it worked perfectly well

Nicola 8 months ago

Really easy and tasty recipe will def make again.

Savita 2 years ago

I'll try and see how it goes..

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