One of the more frustrating things about pregnancy is obviously the weight gain. I’ve already lost a good bit of it but I’ve also still got a ways to go. So when I started wanting French fries recently, I knew that was a bad idea. Enter roasted chickpeas!
I am actually not a fan of regular, straight from the can chickpeas. The texture is just a little weird for me, but when you roast them they become crunchy and awesome. And with a bit of kosher salt sprinkled on top they totally took care of my French fry craving.
Roasted Chickpeas
1 can chickpeas
spray olive oil
Kosher salt (or any other seasonings)
Preheat oven to 450.
Rinse and pat dry chickpeas; spread on a baking sheet. Mist lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and any other seasonings. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until browned and crunchy. (I left mine in for 45 minutes but my oven is a little weak so just check them after 25 minutes and decide if they’re crisp enough for you.)
well that looks easy. and if you say it satisfied your french fry craving then maybe it’s worth a shot!
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Definitely trying these. I’m with you on the texture thing with chickpeas, but if you liked them roasted, then I probably would too!
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Thank you for reminding me–I’ve been wanting to try this for quite a while! Have you ever made kale chips? That’s an even lower-calorie option and they are surprisingly crunchy and satisfying, with an interesting flavor from the kale. http://steamykitchen.com/6926-crispy-kale-recipe.html I can’t wait to try these peas!!
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I have tried roasting chickpeas before – your recipe seems much simpler. I am off the the pantry to see if I have a can to try this out!
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Wow, this is a great idea. I would have never thought of this, I am so trying this soon.
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Sounds neat! I always have chickpeas on hand b/c I do love them, but this would be a good recipe to try. Thank you for sharing!
I tried this but they burnt to a crisp inside 20 minutes, and I was keeping an eye on them too. Are you sure about the temp and time? 450 for 45 minutes? I’m going to try again at 350 instead.
Hmm, 45 minutes at 450 always works in my oven. Maybe I need to put a thermometer in there to see if it’s really getting that hot. Thank you for letting me know (I’ll add a note to my post) and I’m sorry your chickpeas were ruined.