Roasted spicy chickpeas

May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks | 0 comments

Chickpeas are packed with protein (an average can contains a whopping 16 – 17g of plant protein) as well as iron, calcium, magnesium and ton’s of fibre. These spicy and crunchy roasted chickpeas are a great way of upping your fibre and getting some plant-based nutrient density into your diet.

Ingredients:

  • ½ can chickpeas
  • ½ tbs olive oil
  • 1/2  teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 230 degrees centigrade (gas mark 8).
  2. Blot the chickpeas to absorb the moisture.
  3.  Place in a mixing bowl and add the oil, spices and salt, toss until they are covered with the spice mix.
  4. Spread over a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes until they are crunchy.
  5. Leave to cool before eating.