Crispy Smoked Paprika Chickpeas with Lime

Servings: 4 | 45 minutes | 215 kcal

While the exact origin of this dish is tough to pinpoint, chickpeas have been a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines for thousands of years. The fusion of smoked paprika and lime, however, is a more recent culinary innovation.

One day, I found myself craving a unique, tangy, and crunchy snack. I had a bunch of chickpeas and some smoked paprika in the pantry. With a creative spark, I came up with this recipe. It was an instant hit among my friends!

Ingredients

400 grams chickpeas
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and pat them dry.
In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, smoked paprika, olive oil, and salt.
Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chickpeas are crispy.
Once out of the oven, drizzle them with lime juice and toss well.
Allow them to cool before serving. Enjoy the zesty crunch!