Sunday, May 6, 2012

Recipe for Roasted Chickpeas


ROASTED CHICKPEAS
1 can chickpeas
1 teaspoon olive oil
Sprinkle of salt
Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 400. Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat dry with paper towel. Toss the chickpeas and olive oil. Spread the chickpeas out on a cookie sheet that has an edge. Sprinkle with seasoning. Bake for 45 minutes (or until chickpeas begin to turn brown) shaking the pan every 15 minutes or so.
8 servings.
Nutrition (per serving)
calories: 174
saturated fat:.5 g
fiber: 7.6 g
protein: 8.4 g
Cost (per serving)
15 cents
Options
Any canned bean or lentil can be substituted in this recipe, just watch for browning and adjust the cooking time. Experiment with different flavors such as garlic, soy sauce, teriyaki, basil. Let your imagination run wild!

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