Real talk. Who actually eats every piece of the trail mix? The pretzels are like the busywork a girl has to do sometimes to get to the good stuff. The chocolate pieces are obviously the surprise of a forgotten extended weekend or free nacho days at work. Those dried fruit or veggie pieces? Those are like an unexpected fun work project. Both are good for you, surprising, and always rewarding in the end. Now let’s talk about roasted edamame!
I wanted to make something to incorporate more veggies into my daily snacks, while also giving the salty crunch that I usually crave. Chips aren’t usually the best option to eat daily, so enter these crunchy pieces of spicy goodness.
Crunchy chickpeas have quickly become a favorite snack, but I wanted to try the same high heat roasting method with other veggies. Conclusion? Winner winner veggie dinner! The best tip I came away with for these was to overseason a bit, to make sure the water from the frozen veggies doesn’t absorb too much of the seasoning. Also, be sure to taste test along the way, to make sure the best degree of crunchiness is achieved. There is a fine line between blissful crunch and burn, so be careful! The peas are the most likely to burn, since they are the smallest.
Happy almost Friday, the weekend is so close! Next week, sweets are back!
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas, Edamame, and Peas
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans or chickpeas (12 oz)
- 1 cup edamame (frozen)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 2–3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Grease or place Silpat on rimmed baking sheet. Place chickpeas, peas, and edamame on sheet, drizzle oil and distribute evenly to coat. Sprinkle seasoning and sea salt over, mixing to coat evenly.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, checking periodically. Let cool completely before storing and store in sealed container.
glutenfreehappytummy says
haha i love the way you described trail mix at the beginning! so true!
The Frosted Vegan says
Heck yes! It’s so true : )
Courtney @ BakeMeBetter says
I love edamame! I recently tried making kale chips with minimal success for a crunchy/salty alternative to junk food. This looks way easier! Can’t wait to try it.
The Frosted Vegan says
Me too! I tried kale chips but the taste was too strong for me!
Christiane says
Chick peas are fantastic, very healthy and can be used in so many recipes. I have not tried making kale chips yet, but may give it a go this weekend.
The Frosted Vegan says
Agreed!
Grandma says
Abby,
I recognize the dish you displayed the snack mix in! Snack mix sounds good, too.
The Frosted Vegan says
Hi there! I love that dish, thanks for stopping by : )
Stephanie says
YUMMY!!!! What a perfect snack 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
They are!