Soft Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chickpeas (canned, drained, rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, then pat dry with a clean cloth.

2. 02

   Spread chickpeas on a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.

3. 03

   Bake for 15–20 minutes — do NOT over-roast. Chickpeas should remain somewhat soft inside, not hard or crunchy.

4. 04

   Remove from oven and cool completely. Test each chickpea — it must squish easily between fingers.

5. 05

   Serve at room temperature. Discard any that feel hard or crunchy.

How to offer

Place a small pile on the high chair tray. Always supervise — only offer at 12 months+ when baby has developed better chewing ability. Each chickpea must squish easily between your fingers before offering. Never offer hard, crunchy chickpeas to any child under 4 years.

Storage

Store in an open container at room temperature for up to 2 days (airtight container makes them soft faster). Best consumed same day.