Roasted Chickpea Snack

By tinathorn

This is a great, healthy snack to munch on while watching a movie or even a LEAFS playoff game!! If your anything like me and enjoy nibbling on a crunch while enjoying a movie, this is a good alternative to chips or popcorn. Chickpeas also known as Garbanzo beans provide a fat free high quality protein, a good source of iron & fiber. These babies can boost your energy, keep your blood sugar levels in check and helps control the appetite for those watching their weight.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of chickpeas (I used dry ones, soak them over night then boil them until they are soft or you can just use canned ones)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1-2 tsp. sambar powder (the amount is up to you as this is spicy)
• pinch of black pepper
• pink Himalayan salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the chickpeas, drain them and dry them well.
In a bowl, add olive oil and all spices then mix well.
Tip them onto a baking pan lined with moist parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated 200 degrees oven for 20 – 30 minutes until crispy and golden on the outside.