Cumin-Toasted Chickpeas Recipe

July 03, 2012

YIELD: 4 servings
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PREP TIME: 5 min
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COOK TIME: 30 min

Crunchy, nutty chickpeas make for a satisfying snack in large part due to their fiber content. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

1	an 915.5 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1	tbsp olive oil
½	t. ground cumin
¼	t. salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Blot the chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. On a large baking sheet, toss the chikcpeas wtih the oil and sprinkle with the cumin and salt. Stir to coat.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, shaking the baking sheet occasionally, or until golden brown and crunchy.

124 calories,
4 g protein
28 g carbohydrates
4 g total fat
1 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
4 g dietary fiber
22o mg sodium