I've discovered a new snack that I love, and it's one that I can feel good about enjoying! Chickpeas seasoned and roasted to a crunchy and chewy goodness that fulfills my need for something crisp and tasty. I'm like most folks when it comes to loving potato chips, all types of chips that is. It's hard to resist that crunch, handful after handful. Until, "Uh oh, I know I shouldn't have eaten that!" We've all done it! If you are trying to watch what you are eating, looking for a better snack for when cravings start and don't want to fill-up on potato chips. Well, this is a great way to satisfy that want/need, more like overwhelming desire, to stuff thyself with chips.
You can eat these Roasted Chickpeas and feel much better knowing it's a healthier, good-for-you snack instead. Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber, very low in fat, and are low in calories too! I have always liked chickpeas and enjoy them in salads. I like to make hummus using chickpeas too, and you can find my recipe for hummus here. These roasted chickpeas would be great on salads as well. I like spicy, so I added a little jalapeno seasoning to the batch I made today. I'm not missing those high fat jalapeno chips so much now!
You can eat these Roasted Chickpeas and feel much better knowing it's a healthier, good-for-you snack instead. Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber, very low in fat, and are low in calories too! I have always liked chickpeas and enjoy them in salads. I like to make hummus using chickpeas too, and you can find my recipe for hummus here. These roasted chickpeas would be great on salads as well. I like spicy, so I added a little jalapeno seasoning to the batch I made today. I'm not missing those high fat jalapeno chips so much now!
Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained (I use the low sodium)
1 tbsp olive oil
Original Mrs. Dash Seasoning (or preferred seasoning of choice)
1 clove crushed garlic (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse, then drain chickpeas throughly, then gently dry them off on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
In mixing bowl add chickpeas, olive oil, seasoning, garlic, salt & pepper. Stir gently to mix well. Place on cookie sheet(can line cookie sheet for easier clean-up). Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes until golden and crunchy. Remove, let cool. Serve. Store left-overs in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
source: Recipe adapted from: Redbook-Low Calorie Snacks
