What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Color of Food: Roasted Chickpeas! If you’re like me, some days instead of three squares, you graze your way through the day. It helps to have a high-protein snack on hand when the cravings kick in for something crisp and crunchy. Sure, potato chips might be handy, but would you really feel good after downing an entire bag while perusing the internet? I think not. Seasoned chickpeas can be just as satisfying with their naturally nutty flavor and fiber-filling benefits. Season them with maple syrup for sweetness, a kick of cayenne for spice, garlic for pizazz, or savory ranch flavoring. The best part is you get to choose. Just remember the basic rules: drain, pat dry, peel the skins, and bake. “Bada-bing bada-boom!”
ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Instructions:
30-ounces canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry. Skins removed.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine olive oil, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix well. Drain chickpeas. Transfer to a clean tea towel. Cover and rub gently over the chickpeas. This will loosen the skins so you can easily peel them away and discard. When dry, place the chickpeas in a ziplock gallon bag. Pour olive oil seasoning mixture over chickpeas. Seal bag, squeeze out the air, and toss bag to coat the chickpeas all over. Transfer seasoned chickpeas to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roast 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Adjust time, if necessary. They should appear browned and crunchy. Do not burn. Cool 10 minutes.
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Roasted chickpeas by the handful. 😋
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Love roasted chickpeas! I think they’re great for snacks and salads. I love the pussy willow,too.My Grandmother grew it, and usually had some inside, fresh or dried, somewhere, so every time I see it, I think of her!
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What a find memory. I actually was able to snip the pussy willows back in February when we had a warm spell. 🌟
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How fun! 🙂
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yummm
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…and a guilt-free pleasure. 😊
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That is the best!
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A favorite snack of mine!!
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It checks all the right boxes for me as well. ✔️
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This sounds like a delicious snack, Gail.
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When you crave the crunch, reach for something healthy. 💜
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Good advice!
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wow love this cool recipe!
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Thanks. I appreciate the support. Blessings. 🍓
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you are very welcome! Thank you !
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Of all the many ways I have enjoyed chickpeas, I have never roasted them!
Yet . . .
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Oh…..you must!!! 🙏🏻
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Ah, these are divine. Nothing beats nice crunchy, crispy roasted chickpeas 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yes, Lynne. The aroma is tantalizingly seductive. 🌿🌱🍃
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Such a healthy snack. My husband doesn’t care for chickpeas, but I bet he’ll eat these.
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Wait til you see another recipe I have coming up with chickpeas. If he likes peanut butter….he’ll try it. 😜
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Love chickpeas! Yummy recipe!😍😋
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Does the body good. 💜
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This sounds like Chex Mix with your using Worcester sauce and baking these chick peas, Gail.
I would definitely use butter! 😘
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Tons of Yum! 😋
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