SPICY CHICKPEAS

Guys, I think I’m onto a goodie here. If you’re anything like me and feel incomplete without a bowl of something to mindlessly nibble on whilst watching a movie then I have the perfect recipe for you. Such a cheap, simple and tasty recipe, and not to mention a nutritious one at that. Did you know chickpeas are a rich source of dietary fibre AND protein? Which means these crunchy little beans will actually satisfy you and you wont feel the need to eat a bucket load of it like we would with popcorn (which seems to be very easy to do, especially in the confinements of a dark cinema!) *A tip to help achieve extra crunch factor – make sure you pat dry the chickpeas before coating them with the spice and oil. Removing the excess water helps prevent them from going soggy.

What you’ll need:

• 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed well

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (feel free to adjust this depending on how much spice you like/can tolerate)

• 1 tsp himalayan pink salt

• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil

What to do:

• Preheat oven to 350f fan forced bake

• Place all your ingredients into a large bowl and toss so the chickpeas are coated well

• Lay chickpeas onto a lined baking tray

• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and crispy

• Remove from the oven and allow to cool

• Can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place for 2 days