Here is a recipe
that Gigi Fitzgerald from my Gourmet De-Lite series would approve of! It’s a super healthy snack that will satisfy
your urge for something crunchy and salty while providing amazing health
benefits. Chickpeas, or garbanzos as
they are also known, are a member of the legume family and are a great source
of zinc, folate, protein and masses of fiber.
Chickpeas are one of the earliest cultivated legumes—as far back as 7500
years ago!
The recipe is super easy and open to endless variations.
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
Preheat oven to
425 degrees
Line a rimmed
baking sheet (or cookie sheet) with foil for ease of clean up.Rinse the chickpeas and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
Add more salt and/or spices if necessary.
Along with the salt you can add:
Garlic powder
Mexican flavor: cumin & chili powder
Cayenne for spice
Paprika—try smoked Spanish paprika
Chickpeas aka garbanzo beans. Dont' know why the picture is fuzzy. Maybe my camera has cataracts? |
Rinse well |
Dry on paper towels. It helps to do this on your cookie sheet so you don't have chickpeas rolling all over the kitchen! |
I decided to live dangerously and not line the pan with foil. Nothing stuck! |
Okay, I take lousy pictures. But at least I'm funny, right? Right?
Bon Appetit!
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Have to try the chickpeas. Heathy snack is a good thing. Book sounds good, too.
ReplyDeleteAh, chickpeas are in the air! Now I have this image of you chasing rolling chickpeas around your kitchen (I'm sure my cats would love to play).
ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds tasty, and it's even healthy!
Yes Yoda would love to play too--and you are funny Peg! good recipe idea for a traveling snack...
ReplyDeleteIt turns out that Reg likes chickpeas, too! I'm hoping my granddaughter will like them--she needs more fiber in her diet which right now consists of French fries and chicken nuggets--she's at that icky stage!
ReplyDeleteThis is so easy. I can't believe I've never tried this before. Would they be good in a salad?
ReplyDelete~Krista
Krista, I love chickpeas in salad, and these would add a nice crunch. You just gave me a new idea! Although I'll have to make more--hubby has been slowly devouring them.
DeleteChickpeas are an easy alternative. Love them in salads.
ReplyDeleteRe: your camera - maybe you were too steamy? LOL
Daryl / Avery
Ha, ha, too steamy indeed! I was beginning to think my cataracts had been transferred to my camera!
DeleteWhat a terrific and healthy snack, Peg. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
MJ