Spiced Chickpea "Nuts"

By cindyandmojo

When roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super-crunchy. They're a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty cravings hit.

Ingredients

• 1 can(s) (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F.

Blot chickpeas dry and toss in a bowl with oil, cumin, marjoram, allspice, and salt. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until browned and crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Carb Servings: 1 starch, 1/2 lean mean, 1 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2.