Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Golden Maple Soy Glazed Chickpeas

Ingredients (7 pantry staples)

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) + salt to taste

Instructions

1. Dry the chickpeas: Pat chickpeas very dry with a paper towel. This helps them crisp.
2. Pan-sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chickpeas in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crisp, 6–8 minutes.
3. Season: Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir 30 seconds.
4. Glaze: Stir in soy sauce and maple syrup. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid bubbles and reduces into a glossy glaze that coats the chickpeas, about 2–3 minutes.
5. Finish: Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Serve hot over rice, salad, toast, or enjoy as a snack.

Estimated Time

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 10–12 minutes
• Total: 15–17 minutes

Tips

• For extra crispiness, air-fry chickpeas at 400°F (205°C) for 10–12 minutes before tossing in the glaze on the stove.
• Add a squeeze of lemon or a dusting of sesame seeds if you have them.