Guys, I think I’m onto a goodie here. If you’re anything like me and feel incomplete without a bowl of something to mindlessly nibble on whilst watching a movie then I have the perfect recipe for you. Such a cheap, simple and tasty recipe, and not to mention a nutritious one at that. Did you know chickpeas are a rich source of dietary fibre AND protein? Which means these crunchy little beans will actually satisfy you and you wont feel the need to eat a bucket load of it like we would with popcorn (which seems to be very easy to do, especially in the confinements of a dark cinema!) *A tip to help achieve extra crunch factor – make sure you pat dry the chickpeas before coating them with the spice and oil. Removing the excess water helps prevent them from going soggy.
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Course: SnacksDifficulty: Easy10
servings20
minutes40
minutesThese spicy roasted chickpeas are a great cost effective and healthy alternative to popcorn.
Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp pink salt
Directions
- Place all your chickpeas into a large dish towel. Rub the chickpeas vigorously to get the skins off. Open up the dish towel and remove and discard the skin.
- Place all your ingredients into a large bowl and toss so the chickpeas are coated well
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Lay chickpeas onto a lined baking tray
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and crispy
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool
- Can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place for 2 days
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne used depending on how much spice you like or can tolerate.
