Crispy. Crunchy. Chickpeas.

Here's just one of many recipes out there that add crunch to your salad or to grab as a snack when you are looking for something a little more savory. Full of protein and fiber, you just upped your food while having fun.

Ingredients:

1 15.5 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed (you can also use dried chickpeas, just soak them overnight first)

1/2 tsp salt or salt substitute like Liquid Aminos or Mrs. Dash to taste

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Toss chickpeas, salt or salt substitute, and spices together in a small bowl until the chickpeas are evenly coated.

3. Spread chickpeas evenly on a cookie sheet and bake for about 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until they get hard and crunchy, Watch to ensure they don't get overdone.

4. Serve immediately or allow to cool first. They are good both ways!

Source: Clean Green Simple

Here are some more flavor options I found. Explore and let me know which ones you made and liked!

Lemon Black Pepper Flavor

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

Nacho Cheese Flavor

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

Ranch Flavor

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salt and Vinegar Flavor

1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar (soak first for 30 minutes, drain, don't rinse)

1 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

Recipes by Arman Liew