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Quick & Easy Crunchy Ranch Chickpea Snack Mix Recipe

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This Crunchy Ranch Chickpea Snack Mix is a quick, easy, and delicious snack made with roasted chickpeas, homemade ranch seasoning, and crunchy mix-ins like pretzels and almonds. Perfect for movie nights, road trips, or any snack craving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (recipe below)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese crackers (like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
  • ½ cup roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • For the Homemade Ranch Seasoning:
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Let them drain for about a minute.
  3. Dry the chickpeas thoroughly: spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, rub gently to remove loose skins, and pat until dry. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Make the ranch seasoning: in a small bowl, combine dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
  5. Transfer dried chickpeas to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning, plus the extra garlic powder and pepper, over the chickpeas. Toss until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, not touching too much.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through (at 10 minutes). Chickpeas should be golden brown and firm.
  8. While chickpeas bake, prepare mix-ins: break pretzels into bite-sized pieces, measure out crackers, almonds, and pepitas.
  9. Remove chickpeas from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes (they will get crunchier as they cool).
  10. Transfer cooled chickpeas to a large bowl. Add pretzels, cheddar crackers, almonds, and pepitas. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Serve immediately or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Pat the chickpeas completely dry for maximum crunch. Do not skip the halfway stir. Let cool completely before storing to maintain crunch. Make extra ranch seasoning for other uses. Watch the oven closely in the last 5 minutes to prevent burning.

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