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Healthy Living is something we should all aspire to. I’m not crazy about the word diet, unless a doctor puts you on one. For me, and many I talk with daily, we just need to bite the bullet and eat right and exercise…aka a little Healthy Living. I’m about to enter airport world, lethal for Healthy Living (just behind Amusement Parks and County Fairs). Seriously, someone please start an airport restaurant franchise featuring healthy living options, that are quick and portable. I’m taking these Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas with me…baby steps.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {Healthy Living}
Author: Brenda Bennett as seen in Clean Eating magazine
Recipe type: Snack
Ingredients
- 2 – 15 oz. cans Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbl. olive oil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spread chickpeas on several layers of paper towels and let dry for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, garlic, salt, and pepper and cheese and stir until crumbly and oil is absorbed. Add chickpeas and toss to coat.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 45 – 50 minutes until golden and crispy.
Can this be made with dried beans? I do my best to stay far away from canned anything!
Absolutely Sabrina. I would soak the dried garbanzo beans overnight, then boil them gently until tender, about an hour or so. You can also do the quick soak method. Once cooked, drain them well and then pick up with the instructions above. I too prefer dried. However on the day I made these I was about to embark on a trip and was desperate for a quick ‘healthy’ snack. Hope you enjoy these. Libby
I love Roasted Chick peas. The spicy version is a favorite snack in the West Indies (Trinidad) where my father was from. These look delicious. Enjoy your trip.
Thanks Nicole! I really want to explore cooking from all regions. I’d love to talk Trinidad cuisine with you some time. I’m missing my mom and bet you are your dad. xoxo
I LOVE roasted chickpeas! My daughter calls them popcorn. I usually soak them in apple cider vinegar before roasting Yum! Going to have to try yours. I will make them vegan by swapping out the parmesan for nutritional yeast. Thanks for the recipe!
Yay!! Melissa, I love that we can exchange recipes. You are the woman. Keep educating us. I have so much to learn from you. I promise I’m paying attention.