Roasted Buffalo Pizza Chickpeas
So there I was, staring into the abyss of my pantry, wondering what culinary disaster I could whip up today. Lo and behold, my gaze fell upon a can of chickpeas. Yes, those little round things that most of us confuse for a boring salad topping. But no, not today. Today, they were about to get a makeover they never saw coming - a transformation into Roasted Buffalo Pizza Chickpeas. Sounds fancy, right? It’s like if a pizza and a buffalo wing had a baby, and somehow, a chickpea was involved. Don’t question the biology here; just go with it.
First things first, you gotta drain those chickpeas. Give them a rinse too, because who knows what they've been soaking in. Then, toss them into a mixing bowl with more herbs than you thought possible. We're talking oregano, basil, a criminal amount of garlic powder, and, of course, some salt and pepper for good measure. Oh, and don’t forget the olive oil; we’re trying to make these chickpeas sophisticated, not stick to the baking sheet like they owe it money. Spread them out on the baking sheet, throw some butter on top because why not, and bake them at 375 for about 15 minutes or until they start looking like they’re trying to escape their skins.
Now, here's where it gets real. Take those semi-crispy bad boys out of the oven and introduce them to some pepperoni slices. It’s like setting up a blind date, only you know it’s going to end well. Stir them around a bit, then throw them back into the oven like they’ve been naughty for another 5 minutes. Finally, it’s cheese time. Blanket those chickpeas and pepperoni slices with shredded mozzarella like you’re tucking them into bed. A sprinkle of garlic salt and a whisper more basil, then back into the oven they go just long enough for the cheese to get all melty and gooey.
And there you have it, folks. Roasted Buffalo Pizza Chickpeas. It’s a snack. It’s an appetizer. It’s a culinary masterpiece. It’s the answer to the age-old question, “What the heck do I do with these canned chickpeas?” So next time you’re staring into your pantry, wondering what to whip up, remember that with a little creativity and a lot of garlic, anything is possible. Bon Appétit, or whatever.
Roasted Buffalo Pizza Chickpeas
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain and rinse beans. In a mixing bowl, add beans, oregano, basil, S&P, plenty of garlic powder, basil and olive oil.
- Then layer on a baking sheet evenly.
- Add a little butter on top in a few places. Bake at 375 for 15 min (until they start opening a little and crisp up).
- Take baking sheet out and add sliced pepperoni, stir into mixture.
- Add back into oven for 5 more minutes.
- Take out one more time and add cheese across all of the beans and pepperoni, sprinkle with garlic salt and a little more basil.
- Put back into oven to melt cheese (2-3 min). Enjoy!
