Chickpea Croutons Recipe
These crunchy chickpea croutons are an amazing alternative to bread croutons. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, chickpea croutons are naturally gluten free and packed with protein. They're also fast and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans - drained
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Sea Salt - adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
To Oven Cook the Chickpea Croutons
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C
- Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy clean up.
- Spread out the drained chickpeas on the baking sheet and pat them dry gently with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. This helps them crisp up.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Make sure the chickpeas are spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and have plenty of space to roast.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Allow to cool then serve. The chickpeas will become crispier as they cool.
- Use immediately as croutons, or store in an airtight container for up to a week (although they’re best enjoyed fresh!).
To Pan Fry The Chickpea Croutons
- Prepare the chickpeas in exactly the same way as before by drying them thoroughly and coating with the olive oil and seasoning.
- Add the chickpeas to a large skillet over a medium heat.
- Keep moving the chickpeas around the pan until they're golden and toasty - around 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool and then serve as before.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 5gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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