Looking for a brand new addictive snack with healthy ingredients? This Chickpea and Black Bean Snack Mix is packed with crunchy and delicious components that are guaranteed to satisfy and deliver on flavor!
Instead of a bag of potato chips, munch on this blend of healthy legumes. You’ll love the guilt-free and easy snacking of this black bean and chickpea recipe!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Looking for something healthy and satisfying to munch on? This snack mix featuring roasted black beans and chickpeas is super easy to make and can be customized to your liking!
Because beans and chickpeas are shelf stable, you can keep the cans around for long periods of time and make this snack mix whenever you're craving it!
And if you have more black beans and want to make some healthy recipes, try this Black Bean Ranch Tuna Salad or a unique batch of Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies! Otherwise, you'll love one of these 15 Healthy Snack Options.
What readers are saying...
I have been using these as a healthy option in between breakfast and lunch. SO good!!
- Brandon
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- chickpeas - also known as garbanzo beans, these legumes have the perfect balance of carbs and protein.
- black beans - roast up perfectly in the oven for a healthy snack!
- seasonings - I use a mixture of smoked paprika, coriander, and cumin, as well as some salt to taste.
🔪 Let's Make a Black Bean Snack!
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Season Beans
Separate the beans and chickpeas into two bowls, then add seasonings to each.
Toss to Coat
Use a spoon or spatula to ensure all of the beans and chickpeas are coated with the seasonings.
Bake
Spread out onto two separate prepared baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 20 minutes, then remove the beans and bake the chickpeas another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and combine, then serve.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Spread out the beans in an even layer to ensure they roast properly.
- Mix the spices in a separate bowl beforehand if you want to make sure they're evenly distributed.
- Aside from a tasty snack, this can also be served as a topping for salads and soups, or folded into another snack mix for some extra nutrition.
❔ FAQs
Absolutely! They're low in saturated fats but packed with nutrients like iron, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
Yes, but you'll need to soak and cook them first. Canned beans save time and are more convenient for quick recipes.
It may seem odd, but when you roast black beans they become crunchy and delicious and have a healthy and filling quality that makes them perfect for a satisfying snack that's healthier than classic potato chips or pretzels.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use other seasonings like chili powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or anything else you have around the kitchen!
- You can also make a sweet version with some cinnamon and sugar (brown sugar works great).
- Add more crunch with some roasted nuts like almonds or peanuts.
- For a dairy-free cheesy flavor, add some nutritional yeast.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
Be sure to check on your black bean snack to prevent burning! The black beans might also pop or burst if they're overbaked. Adjust your oven temperature or baking time if you need to.
🥡 Storage
Keep your roasted black beans and chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for a week or so. You can also separate it into sandwich or snack sized plastic bags for snacks on the go!
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Sprinkle this black bean snack on top of a Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad or Quinoa Chickpea Salad, or use it as a crunchy topping for Roasted Red Pepper Soup or Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup!
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Roasted Black Beans and Chickpeas
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📋 Recipe Card
Chickpea and Black Bean Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 15.5 ounces chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 15.5 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (divided)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the chickpeas in one bowl, and the black beans in a second bowl.15.5 ounces chickpeas, 15.5 ounces black beans
- Place ½ teaspoon of each spice in each bowl. Toss to coat.1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt
- Spread the chickpeas on one baking sheet and the black beans on a second baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes. Remove the black beans and continue to bake the chickpeas for another 15-20 minutes.
- Cool the beans and combine them for serving.
Notes
- Spread the beans out in a single layer on the baking sheets to allow for even roasting.
- Mix all the spices in a small bowl beforehand to prevent uneven distribution.
- You can double the recipe and roast in batches to have a ready-to-go snack mix for the whole week.
- Experiment with different spices like garlic powder, chili powder, or Italian seasoning to switch things up.
- You can even make a sweet version by tossing the beans with a mixture of cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar before roasting.
- Mix in some roasted nuts like almonds, cashews, or peanuts for a variety of textures.
- Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast to add a cheesy flavor without dairy.
- Add dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the spice mix for a herby twist.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a crunchy, healthy snack on its own.
- Use as a topping for salads to add protein and crunch.
- Sprinkle over soups or stews for added texture and flavor.
- Combine with pretzels, dried fruit, and nuts for a party snack mix.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in January 2015, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in August 2024.
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Tracie@SomewhatAwry.com says
That looks amazing! I've never thought to add black beans! Thanks for sharing this.
JeffK627 says
Wow, that's a lot of salt! Over 580mg of sodium per serving. I'd have to cut that in half - or more - before I could really call it healthy. Maybe toss the roasted beans with 1/4 tsp of salt after they're done? They'll taste saltier with less salt if it's all on the outside.
Kristin says
Great idea!
Jenny says
This snack sounds so good and easy to make.
Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party next week!
Amy says
I love chick peas and black beans, so this sounds wonderful. It is different than any way that I had ever thought of having these together. Thank you for sharing at Over the Moon link party.
brandon stapper says
I have been using these as a healthy option in between breakfast and lunch. SO good!! thank you.
Ellie says
Was really excited about this recipe! Checked on my pans after 20 minutes. Black beans were exploded and burning while the chickpeas were perfectly cooked and crunchy. I'll make some oven and time adjustments and try again.
Kristin says
Sorry to hear about the black beans, but glad the chickpeas turned out! It definitely seems like a difference in our ovens. I hope the next batch is better! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Kelly says
Love this idea! I recently joined weight watchers and this comes to zero points with their new freestyle system. However, I found the cook time to be way too long! Maybe my oven runs hot. I would probably suggest 20 min max for the black beans and another 10 for the chick peas. My first batch the black beans were smoking after 25 min and I had to throw away about 95% of the chick peas. I probably should have been keeping an eye on them but I was way too comfy on my couch 🙂 I'm looking forward to trying again with the shorter time!
Kristin says
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that your beans burned! It sounds like our ovens are definitely not calibrated the same. I actually have never checked mine to see how accurate it it - I probably should do that! I hope your next batch turns out perfect! 🙂
Janet Gulbransen says
I live black beans, but don't care for chic peas, is there another alternative? Thank you! Sounds yummy otherwise!
Kristin King says
I think you could try this with some other canned bean and see how it turns out. Or just skip the chick peas and make it with all black beans. I would be interested to hear what you try and how you like it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Kimm at Reinvented says
I love that spice combination. I'm always looking for a healthy snack recipe to try.
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Michele Morin says
Coriander, paprika, cumin and salt! Sounds so good!