Looking for a low-fat snack when the salty cravings hit? Try these easy-to-make Spiced Chickpea “Nuts." When oven-roasted, they become crunchy and perfect for healthy nibbling!
Ingredients:
- 2 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed (also known as garbanzo beans)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram (can substitute sage, thyme or basil)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Prep Chickpeas: Blot chickpeas dry and toss in a bowl with oil, cumin, marjoram, allspice and salt.
Put Chickpeas on Baking Sheet: If you want easy clean-up, cover rimmed baking sheet with foil before you spread on the chickpeas.
Bake: Bake, stirring once or twice, until browned and crunchy, 25-30 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
You can cover and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4 (3/4 cup per person)
Nutritional Details Per Serving
Calories: 282 calories
Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Protein: 11 grams
Sodium: 964 milligrams
We encourage you to experiment with different flavors and spices. Here are a few ideas: Add freshly squeezed lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and more.
For more healthy ideas, check out recipes from our Pick of the Month feature and diabetes services. Additional video recipes can be found at samhealth.org/videorecipe.
Our thanks to EatingWell.com for this recipe.