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Spicy Garlic Chickpeas

Serves 6 | Time 15 minutes

Ingredientsā 

  • Canned organic chickpeas x 1, drained and rinsed

  • Olive oil x ¼ cup

  • Sea salt x 1 tsp

  • Chilli powder x ½ tsp

  • Cumin x ½ tsp

  • Paprika x ¾ tsp

  • Garlic powder x ¾ tsp

  • Onion powder x ½ tsp

  • Cayenne pepper x ¼ - ½ tsp , your choice depending how hot you like it

Methodā 

  1. Preheat oven to 220° C.

  2. Place chickpeas in a paper­ towel-lined strainer. Allow to air dry for 10­-15 minutes.

  3. Place chickpeas in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, stirring to coat. Then place on lined baking tray and sprinkle with ½ tsp sea salt.

  4. Bake in oven for  20­-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until golden brown. (Some of the chickpeas may start popping).

  5. While chickpeas cook, in a bowl stir together remaining sea salt, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.  Toss hot chickpeas in spice mixture. Serve and enjoy immediately for best results.

Nutrition Per Serve: 132 calories, protein 3.1 g, carbohydrates 6.1 g, fat 9.8 g