Roasted Chickpea Snack

It used to be that chickpeas and I did not get along.

But after eating more and more of them in various forms, I must say that chickpeas and I get along now very well. 

Back in 2013 when I wrote this post I thought of chickpeas as a cold opened can of garbanzos on the salad bar.

Because chickpeas and garbanzos are the same thing.

But now many years late I have discovered that I have grown to really like chickpeas.

Notice I didn’t go so far as to say love!

So I revisited this post and now I realize this is a pretty good recipe for a very healthy snack.

Kind of like popcorn, but better. I was never a popcorn lover either!

So perhaps I’ve changer your mind. In any case, like I used to tell my kids when they were bambinos-you never know when your tastes will change.

So bring on the chickpeas!

Above is the updated post from 2013.

I admit it. I don’t really like chickpeas.

I like hummus, but only freshly made hummus.

The Jerusalem cookbook’s recipe is fabulous; smooth and silky, creamy and luscious and reminds me of nothing that comes out of a container here.

And I love dipping pita into hummus.

But truth be told I never even liked the garbanzo beans on a restaurant’s saladbar. (Do they still have salad bars?)

So what compelled me to makethis roasted chickpea snack?

They have been showing up everywhere and they would make a great bar snack.

They are crunchy and salty and fairly good for you.

And I made mine with za’atar, which I love.

But still I am not in love with chickpeas. If I add them to soups, well, that’s OK.

But just like I don’t care for bamboo shoots, well, garbanzos-chickpeas-whatever you want to call them are kind of in that category.

Maybe they could become my perfect snack.

Did you know an entire can of chickpeas is 420 calories? Each 1/2 c serving has 6 g of fiber AND 6 g of protein.

Maybe I should have another bite.

But really I’m an old fashioned girl. I like potato chips. They are salty and full of fat.

And they come in a variety of flavors. Plus they are good with dips.

And as a side dish for a sandwich. UGH! I better eat more roasted chickpeas.

And I do think I took a pretty good picture. Which is important in the blogosphere.

So check them out. Convince me.

Feel free to add your own favorite seasonings. Send me a different recipe if you think that will work.

Because I really, really do want to like chickpeas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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