Mediterranean Roasted Chickpea & Almond Crunch
A savory, satisfying snack featuring perfectly crispy roasted chickpeas and toasted almonds. Packed with plant protein and crunch to keep you fueled all afternoon.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Thorough drying is essential. Any leftover moisture on the chickpeas will create steam in the oven, making them chewy instead of crunchy.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Ensure the rinsed chickpeas are as dry…
Ensure the rinsed chickpeas are as dry as possible using a clean kitchen towel. This is the secret to getting them genuinely crispy.
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Spread the dried chickpeas onto the baking…
Spread the dried chickpeas onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
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Roast the chickpeas for 15 to 20…
Roast the chickpeas for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
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Remove the pan from the oven
Remove the pan from the oven, add the raw almonds, and toss everything together. Return to the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes until the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted.
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Let the mixture cool completely on the…
Let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool down.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Thorough drying is essential
Thorough drying is essential. Any leftover moisture on the chickpeas will create steam in the oven, making them chewy instead of crunchy.
Store any leftovers in a glass…
Store any leftovers in a glass jar or loosely covered container at room temperature. Sealing them in an airtight plastic bag will make them lose their crunch.
When increasing your daily fiber intake…
When increasing your daily fiber intake to support digestion, be sure to also increase your water intake throughout the day to keep things moving smoothly.
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