Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

I recently discovered a delicious and healthy snack that I just can't get enough of - spicy roasted chickpeas! These little gems are packed full of protein and fiber, making them a great option for a midday pick-me-up or as a guilt-free snack to munch on throughout the day.

To make spicy roasted chickpeas, start by draining and rinsing a can of chickpeas and then patting them dry with a paper towel. Next, toss the chickpeas in seasonings of your choice (such as a mixture of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt). Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until they are crispy and golden brown.

The result is a crunchy and flavourful snack that is perfect for satisfying your cravings for something salty and spicy. I love to pack a small bag of spicy roasted chickpeas in my lunchbox to enjoy throughout the day, or to serve them as an appetiser at parties. Give them a try and see for yourself how delicious and addictive they can be!

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas is a great snack which is also fantastic as a topping on salads and soups. I keep them in the house in a glass container and often I will find the children stealing handfuls of them when they want a snack.


Ingredients: 

400 g tin of drained and rinsed chickpeas 

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. smoky turmeric

1 tsp sea salt

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 160°C / 140° Fan / 320°F / Gas Mark 2 1/2.

Dry the chickpeas thoroughly. I use kitchen paper for this.

Mix the oil and spices in a bowl. Add the chickpeas and continue to mix until evenly coated.

Place on a lined baking sheet.

Spread them out evenly and bake for around 1 hour until they are crisp. I shake them several times throughout cooking.

Leave to cool before serving.

Store any you don’t eat in an airtight storage container for up to 2 weeks!  

Additional Notes:

Change the spices or add herbs. Make this dish uniquely yours!


Equipment Used:

Baking Sheet

Bowl

Measuring Spoons

Storage Container.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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