Choosing Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
Swimsuit season is a very short but a fundamental part of our summer. I have this habit of “chubbying up” from October 31st through February 14th, only to have to work it off all spring. What can I say, I love holiday foods with a passion. That time of year, I’m on the hunt for light, crunchy protein-packed snacks that can satisfy a salty junk food craving. Yet those are hard to come by. I find using exotic spice blends in healthy snack options, makes them much more intriguing. Take chickpeas, for instance. Sure they’re healthy, but they aren’t so great straight out of the can (or boiling water.)
Roasted Chickpeas Recipe for Healthy Snacking
However, Spicy Indian Roasted Chickpeas are an entirely different story. Add a little curry powder and garam masala, then roast until crisp and you have just added serious wow-factor to plain-jane chickpeas. Have you tried roasted chickpeas? They’re like crunchy little Corn Nuts, but so much better for you. You can pop them all through movie night without any guilt. They also make a great addition to lunch boxes, or to keep in the glove compartment for road trip snack-attacks. Folks, Indian Roasted Chickpeas are my new favorite snack.
Roasted Garbanzo Beans
This particular “Indian” blend of spices really makes the roasted chickpeas sing with ferocious flavor. I used J.R. Watkins spices in this recipe and noticed a significant difference in zesty appeal. J.R Watkins might be best known for its baking extracts, natural remedies, and personal care items, like baby oil and hand cream. But don’t forget about the incredible line of natural spices they’ve been providing for over 100 years. J.R. Watkins spices have a high concentration of essential oil, meaning the flavors are intense. Intense spices are a good thing.
Roasted Chickpeas Ingredients
Canned Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Olive Oil Curry Powder Garam Masala Garlic Powder White Pepper Sea Salt
Chickpea Snack Instructions
This recipe is very easy and it is as simple as these 6 steps! Now go roast some Indian-spiced chickpeas… And while they’re baking why not buy yourself a new swimsuit online!
Chickpea Recipe Variations & Uses
Swap the olive oil for other oil with distinct flavors like sesame oil or peanut oil. Try swapping the spices with another spice blend. Try adding chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Or herbs like onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Use these crunchy little snacks as a garnish on soups, salads, or even a protein bowl to add crunchiness!
Frequently asked questions
What if my chickpeas come out of the oven soggy?
The step after rinsing is very important! You want to make sure that they are as dry as possible before putting on the seasonings and baking them. You might have to dry them a few times before they are ready to bake.
Do I have to store them in the fridge?
No, as long as the garbanzo beans are cooled down completely before storing, they can last in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. Although they never last that long in my house, because they get gobbled up!
It has been a week since roasting them and they lost their crunch, are they bad?
No, it might be the humanity in your region. You can put them back in the oven for about 5 minutes at 400 degree F to get them crispy again!
Other Snacking Foods
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe Spicy Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Recipe Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese Recipe Baked Kale Chips Recipe Healthy Baked Carrot Chips Recipe Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by J.R. Watkins. All spice-loving opinions are my own. Share This Recipe With Friends!
