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2.02.2012

Recipe: Spicy, Roasted Chickpeas

I'm forcing myself to leave the kitchen...because I just made these & they're SO good!


I've been trying to eat healthier these days, but have found myself craving carbs, crunch & salt in the afternoons. I haven't given in, but have been searching for a healthier solution to satisfy all these cravings, in a healthy way.

Enter chickpeas. They're packed with nutrients, protein, good fats and are relatively low on the glycemic index. The dried variety are more nutritious than canned, but I used canned to make mine cuz that's all I had.

Here's how I did it (I didn't measure anything):
  • Can of chickpeas, rinsed & patted dry
  • Throw in a bowl & add olive oil, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, onion powder, garam masala, salt & pepper
  • Mix everything together so they're evenly coated with EVOO and spices, then spread on a cookie sheet
  • Stick in the oven at 450 for 30-40 minutes. (I checked it at 30 & took the really browned chickpeas out. Then cooked the rest for about another ten mins until they were slightly browned and crunchy)

Then I ate a handful :-)

They came out really good. They're super crunchy, spicy and just a tad salty.

Here's to hoping this will satisfy my 3pm carbohydrate craving tomorrow!

~Amy

2 comments:

  1. oooooooooooooooh gonna try this!!! (but what's evoo?? lol I've heard it before but have no clue ...)

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  2. you definitely should. They are such a great snack! EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Let me know how they come out!

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