Mock Deep-Fried Chickpeas

This substantial snack provides all the crunchy satisfaction of chips, but offers protein, calcium and fiber too. You can easily vary this recipe by changing the spices and herbs. Try curry, chile powder, or Thai or Cajun blackened spice mix for a change of pace.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 mins.

Cook Time: 35-40 mins.

Nutrition Score per serving:

(about 1/2 cup, or 1/4 of the batch): 136 calories, 8% fat (1.3 g; 0.1 g saturated), 75% carbs (25.9 g), 17% protein (5.7 g), 5.1 g fiber, 39.4 mg calcium, 1.6 mg iron, 339 mg sodium.

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Ingredients

1 19-ounce can chickpeas, well drained, rinsed and patted dry
Olive-oil spray
Coarse salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place chickpeas on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake, shaking every now and then, until golden brown and crunchy, about 35-40 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Lightly coat with olive-oil spray. Add salt, cayenne, garlic powder and oregano. Toss to coat evenly.