Chickpea Crunchies
If you need a crouton replacement, tasty snack, granola element or you just like chickpeas, here is a fast and easy recipe for Chickpea Crunchies!
Chickpea Crunchies Recipe
When I first went Gluten Free, I was really missing that crunch in my salads and soups… raw veggies just weren’t doing the trick. I needed a different kind of crunch. I had been experimenting with a lot of Chickpea recipes and found this to be the perfect topping for a soup , an addition to granola and a snack when I needed something quick and energizing. The chickpea has now become a staple in so many dishes I make from dips to toppings to a chicken substitute.
“What can the chickpea not do?”
Chickpea Crunchies Ingredients
Ingredients
1 cup Chickpeas rinsed and drained
Pinch Himalayan Sea Salt
Pinch Black Pepper
2-3 tbsp Avocado or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chickpea Crunchies DIrections
Directions
1. Toss chickpeas in a large bowl with oil add salt, pepper & any other spices you would like.
2. Place chickpeas in a glass pan or on a cookie sheet, spread out evenly and cook at 350° for 7-10 minutes.
3. Shake pan frequently to make sure all sides cook.
4. Check to make sure all sides are slightly browned
5. Serve atop dishes or eat as a snack
Depending on use, makes 10-12 servings
Will keep for 1 week, store in refrigerator or airtight container
Ingredient Benefits:
Chickpeas - High in protein, packed with essential nutrients, anti-inflammatory
Black Pepper - Improves digestion, contains antioxidant properties
Himalayan Sea Salt - Contains essential nutrients, regulates blood sugar
Avocado Oil - High quality fat, heart healthy
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Supports brain and cardiovascular health
Sarah’s Tips:
Have fun with the seasoning on this one, if you are making a mediterranean dish add some dill, or oregano. If you like things a little spicy you could throw some cayenne in there and one of my favorite things to do with these is toss them in a Teriyaki or Barbecue Sauce. Look for sauces that are gluten free and free of refined sugars ( high fructose corn syrup).
Choose oils that are in dark glass bottles, check out the labels to make sure it isn’t blended with soybean or canola oil. When possible purchase unrefined.