Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are common across African and Asian cuisines. They are high in folate and are a good source of fiber and unsaturated fats. , Folate is a B vitamin which helps in the process of repairing cells, and may play a significant role in reducing the risk of certain cancers.
Ingredients
- 1 spray cooking spray (canola or grapeseed oil)
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 ½ T curry powder
- ¼ tsp. ground coriander
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. salt • 2 cans (3 cups) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add oil, spices and salt and stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl. Add spice mixture and mix well to coat chickpeas.
- Place chickpeas on the cookie sheet in a single layer
- Roast in the oven until the desired level of crunchiness is achieved, checking and shaking pan twice during cooking, about 1 1/4 hours total.
Yields 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 231; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrate 35g; Fiber 10g; Protein 12g; Sodium 155mg
Recipe adapted from: Weight Watchers