High Protein Chickpea Popcorn
Crispy, protein‑rich chickpea popcorn that’s completely vegan and gluten‑free. Tossed with creamy tahini, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, it delivers a savory, slightly smoky snack perfect for any time you need a high‑fiber bite.
Maker: Tom Senior
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30 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 8 1/2 oz chickpeas
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 392°F (392°F) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Rinse the canned or cooked chickpeas under cold water, then pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel; any moisture will prevent crisping.
- 3Spread the dried chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
- 4Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes to begin drying out the chickpeas.
- 5While the chickpeas are roasting, whisk together the tahini, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until a smooth coating forms.
- 6Remove the chickpeas from the oven after 10 minutes, drizzle the tahini mixture over them, and toss gently to coat each chickpea evenly.
- 7Return the coated chickpeas to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even browning.
- 8Check for crispness: the chickpeas should be golden‑brown and crunchy when bitten; if needed, bake for up to 5 more minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- 9Once crisp, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chickpea popcorn cool on the sheet for 5 minutes; it will become even crunchier as it cools.
- 10Transfer the cooled chickpea popcorn to a serving bowl, taste, and adjust seasoning with a pinch of extra salt or pepper if desired.
- 11Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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- How long does it take to make High Protein Chickpea Popcorn?
- About 30 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High Protein Chickpea Popcorn recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High Protein Chickpea Popcorn recipe come from?
- It was shared by Tom Senior on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.