Looking for a lighter snack that will appeal to everyone? You’ve found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have all your guests happily munching away.
—Julie Ruble, Raleigh, NC
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling Makes: 2 cups
2 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. grated lime zest
1 Tbsp. lime juice
3/4 tsp. sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with foil. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer over foil, removing any loose skins. Bake until very crunchy, 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from oven; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with the oil mixture; shake pan to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
1/3 cup: 178 cal., 8g fat (1g sat. fat), 0mg chol., 463mg sod., 23g carb. (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g pro.
READER REVIEW
“My new favorite snack! The lime gives it the tiniest hint of sweetness.”
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