Roast Up a Crispy, Crunchy Snack
We adore finding new recipes for crispy, crunchy snacks that are also good for us. We recently discovered another winner! Homemade roasted chickpeas are so simple it’s almost silly, but their rich flavor is so amazing that you won’t be able to stop yourself from munching down the whole bowl. The best thing? Chickpeas are rich in protein and iron, and are an especially perfect snack for vegetarians and vegans.
Start with about ½ lb of our dried organic chickpeas. Pour them into the bottom of a large pot, then add just enough cold water to cover them. Sprinkle in a few pinches of salt, bring the water to a boil and let the beans simmer until they’re tender. This should take anywhere from one to three hours, so be patient!
Drain the cooked chickpeas and pat them dry with a clean dishtowel. Pour them into a bowl and coat them with 1 to 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Season the peas with some salt, fresh-ground black pepper and the spices of your choice. Not sure what to choose? Some of our favorites include bbq seasoning, wasabi seasoning, curry powder and garlic and herb seasoning.
Pour the chickpeas into a single layer on a cookie sheet and slide them into a 350- to 375-degree oven. Bake them for about 45 minutes, pulling them out every 15 minutes to stir them. The chickpeas are ready when they’re evenly crunchy, without a trace of mealiness. Be sure to keep an eye on them while they’re cooking! This snack tends to burn quickly, especially toward the end.
Serve them warm or allow them to cool and store them in an airtight container. Scrumptious!
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