Chickpea croutons

Crispy chickpea croutons are a crunchy, savoury and dairy-free snack, salad topping or gluten-free crouton alternative that is easy to make by roasting canned chickpeas with olive oil and spices.

Are your soups and salads missing a satisfying crunch? These Crispy Chickpea "Croutons" are made to add the perfect finishing touch!

Makes 1 cup

Crunchy roasted chickpeas are easy to make and so versatile. To make these Garlic Chickpea Croutons crunchy, dry roasting is key!

This is a delicious, creamy vegan Caesar salad that will wow any crowd! Everyone who’s tried it goes absolutely nuts over it, and it’s my most popular salad recipe on the blog. To take it over the top, I garnish the salad with a generous amount of crunchy Roasted Chickpea Croutons and a delectable Nut and Seed Parmesan Cheese for the ultimate vegan Caesar salad. The dressing recipe easily doubles for a larger group and it’ll keep in the fridge in a sealed container for a few days so you can…

Crunchy Parmesan Chickpeas are more than a healthy, crunchy snack; they are a mouthful of cheesy nutty flavor.

This roasted chickpeas recipe offers a deliciously addictive alternative to croutons. Coated in a variety of health supportive spices and roasted to perfection, you’ll probably end up popping quite a few of these in your mouth before you put them on your salad. You can cook them longer for an even drier, crispier texture, however, I prefer this sort of in-between state, when they are still a bit soft in the center. Benefits Chickpeas: A delicious plant-based protein that is particularly…

Vegan Caesar Salad with rich and creamy garlic dressing, crispy chickpea croutons, and romaine is the best and so easy make! GF + Wfpb recipe

One hot Toronto summer, a little over two years ago… then 28 year-old Aleyda was getting used to the rhythm of every day life with a baby girl & a toddler boy. We were enjoying a spell of glorious June weather; Grace was 4 months & Ethan was about to turn two and a half. A handful. More… Continue reading Caesar Salad with Crunchy Chickpea Croutons

This Simple Romaine Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons features crisp romaine lettuce tossed with my easy vegan caesar dressing and then topped with crispy breaded chickpeas. It makes a delicious side salad to impress your guests at a dinner party or a light and fresh meal all on its own.