Harissa Chickpea Roast Bold

# Ingredient List:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 tablespoon harissa spice blend

04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin

06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Finishing

08 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest

09 - Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly using a clean towel and remove loose skins for extra crispiness.

03 - Combine chickpeas with olive oil, harissa spice blend, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt, tossing until evenly coated.

04 - Spread seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crisp.

06 - Remove from oven and while still warm, toss with lemon zest and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving to maximize crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

They're dangerously addictive—crispy, smoky, and bold without being pretentious.
Takes barely longer than a load of laundry and works as a snack, salad topper, or midnight craving solution.
Naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you can serve them to almost anyone without apologies.

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Drying the chickpeas is absolutely critical—if you rush this step, they'll stay soft and chewy no matter how long you roast them.
The halfway shake actually matters because some parts of the pan brown faster than others, and you want an even golden batch.
They'll continue to crisp up as they cool, so resist the urge to over-roast or you'll end up with chickpeas hard enough to crack a tooth.

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