Roasted Chickpeas

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield 2 cups

Crispy chickpeas will become a favorite when you need something crunchy on your salads and bowls. An added bonus? They're vegan!

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with foil. Spread chickpeas in a single layer over foil, removing any loose skins. Bake until very crunchy, 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from oven; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; shake pan to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

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