Mock Deep-Fried Chickpeas

This substantial snack provides all the crunchy satisfaction of chips, but offers protein, calcium and fiber too.
Mock Deep-Fried Chickpeas

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.
Serves: 4
Cook Time: 35-40 mins.

Ingredients

  1 19-ounce can chickpeas, well drained, rinsed and patted dry
  Olive-oil spray
  Coarse salt to taste
1⁄8tcayenne pepper, or more to taste
1⁄8tgarlic powder, or more to taste
1⁄4tdried oregano, or more to taste

Instructions

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.