These Gluten Free Chickpea Chips are a great idea for a healthy snack.
I like that they are also the perfect match for dipping into some great tasting hummus!
Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
This is a yummy chip that is actually made with ground up chickpeas ( chickpea flour ) rather than the usual wheat flour or corn!
Also, because these chips are baked, they are even better for us!
You may be wondering and yes, chickpeas are often referred to as garbanzo beans.
While you may see flour that called 'chickpea flour' it could be also called 'garbanzo bean flour'.
It really is best to read the label on the package to be sure that what you are buying 100% chickpea or garbanzo bean flour.
Here is one example of Organic Chickpea Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour .
About the product
USDA Organic Chickpea Flour
Batch Tested and Verified Gluten Free
Also known as Garbanzo Bean or Besan Flour
Naturally dense flour with good binding tendencies
Great Gluten-Free alternative for baking, thickening sauces, soups and gravies!.
This recipe is based upon a recipe featured on the Mediterranean Diet Site Food, Wine and Love (a sister site to this one).
Chickpeas are a favorite food of not only followers of the gluten free diet and vegan diet but, also to the Mediterranean food diet. This is the diet that we seem to hear a lot of good things about from the experts.
Chickpeas are a legume that is loaded with great nutrition.
They have potassium, Vitamin B-6, as well as many other minerals in them. Vegans and Vegetarians like chickpeas because they are a great source of iron and protein.
Chickpea flour is an often used gluten free flour that holds up better than other flours in certain recipes.
If you are familiar with gluten free baking then you have probably had to use a binder with gluten free flour. This is because the gluten that normally glues a bread or cracker together is gone (hence the term 'gluten free').
Because of its texture, chickpea flour can work as a thickener as well.
For example, many people will add all purpose flour to gravy as a thickener.
Chickpea flour is a great gluten free alternative that can be used in the place of all purpose flour in gravy and other sauces.
I mentioned that this is the perfect chip to dip into some great tasting hummus.
Hummus is also made with chickpeas which is why they work well together. You can find an easy recipe for hummus on FoodWineandLove as well.
I should also mention that this chip can be personalize with seasonings.
For example, you can make this into a Salt and Vinegar tasting chip using a salt and vinegar seasoning or a Garlic and Pepper tasting chip using a garlic and pepper seasoning. I personally am partial to the seasonings from Trader Joe's such as the Everything But The Bagel and the Chile Lime seasonings.
These ChickPea Chips can easily double as crackers.
When you roll out the dough for these, simply make it a bit thicker (like ¼"). Then cut them into a square or rectangle rather than a triangle.
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The recipe for Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
As mentioned, you will need chickpea flour for this recipe.
Also, you will need seasonings if you choose to personalize your chips.
For example, you can make this into a Salt and Vinegar tasting chip using a salt and vinegar seasoning or a Garlic and Pepper tasting chip using a garlic and pepper seasoning. I personally am partial to the seasonings from Trader Joe's such as the Everything But The Bagel and the Chile Lime seasonings.
What you will need to make Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
- Chickpea flour - 1 cup.
- Seasonings- total of 2 teaspoons. I love Trader Joe's Everything Bagel Seasoning. I also like garlic and roasted herbs seasonings or and also another great option is Old Bay Seasoning.
- Olive Oil- 1 teaspoon.
- Water- ¼ cup
How to make Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper. The dust a flat surface or large board with a bit of extra chickpea flour of kneading later on.
- In a medium bowl blend together the flour and the seasonings.
- Stir in the olive oil then the water.
- When your dough begins to form a ball transfer the ball to the prepped working surface from the first step. If you dough is too dry, add a bit of extra water a teaspoon at a time.
- Knead the dough on the floured surface until your dough fully forms a ball. Then cut the ball in half and roll it out on the parchment papered baking sheet. Tip: cover the dough with an additional piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking to the rolling pin. Roll it to about ⅛- ¼" thick. Then use a pizza cutter or similar rolling cutter to cut your crackers into squares or desired shapes.
- If you have additional leftover dough you can make an additional sheet of crackers. Top will additional seasoning if desired such as Kosher Salt.
- Bake your crackers until the begin to brown. Then remove from the oven and allow to get crispy as they cool.
The Recipe Card for Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
Gluten Free Chickpea Chips
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour
- 2 tsp Seasonings
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper. The dust a flat surface or large board with a bit of extra chickpea flour of kneading later on.
- In a medium bowl blend together the flour and the seasonings. Stir in the olive oil then the water.
- When your dough begins to form a ball transfer the ball to the prepped working surface from the first step. If you dough is too dry, add a bit of extra water a teaspoon at a time. Knead the dough on the floured surface until your dough fully forms a ball. Then cut the ball in half and roll it out on the parchment papered baking sheet. Tip: cover the dough with an additional piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking to the rolling pin. Roll it to about ⅛- ¼" thick. Then use a pizza cutter or similar rolling cutter to cut your crackers into squares or desired shapes .If you have additional leftover dough you can make an additional sheet of crackers.
- Top with additional seasonings if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crackers/chips begin to turn golden on the edges. Then remove from the oven and allow to get crispy as they cool.
Recipe Notes
Also, you will need seasonings if you choose to personalize your chips. For example, you can make this into a Salt and Vinegar tasting chip using a salt and vinegar seasoning or a Garlic and Pepper tasting chip using a garlic and pepper seasoning. I personally am partial to the seasonings from Trader Joe's such as the Everything But The Bagel and the Chile Lime seasonings.
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