Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups canned or cooked chickpeas, drained and well rinsed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple sugar flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well.
3. Spread chickpea mixture on foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Put in oven, roasting for 20 to 25 minutes; toss mixture about halfway through.
5. When chickpeas are dark brown in spots, remove from oven and let cool.
6. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrients per serving (2/3 cup spicy roasted chickpeas): Calories: 140, Fat: 5 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 17 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 460 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg

READER RECIPE TESTER:
Gretchen Kennedy
South Riding, Virginia
“I eat clean because I truly believe that my body requires real, whole foods and not chemicals. Sure, I slip up from time to time _ it’s hard not to in this day and age. However, whenever I eat clean it makes me feel energetic, healthy and proud of myself. I wanted an easy-to-make snack that I could go to in a pinch. I love crunchy food, but I wanted something healthier than a bag of chips.”

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