Check out the Good Bean All Natural Chickpea Snacks. They are a great addition to my trailmix, because just one ounce (about a quarter cup) has as much fiber as 23 almonds! They are also loaded with fiber (equal to 2 cups of broccoli – yeah!) and they are gluten- and soy-free! I’ve not only used them in trail mixes, but they also make a great addition to an appetizer tray when I have guests over! The Good Bean Chickpea Snacks come in seven flavors — my favorites are Cracked Pepper and Smoky Chili & Lime. Because these snacks use all natural seasonings, a serving only has about 190 grams of sodium (about a 1/16th of a teaspoon) with 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber! Available online at www.thegoodbean.com, at Whole Foods, and at select health food stores. Or, use this recipe to make your own!
- 1 15-oz can organic chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cumin
- 1 TBSP flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- Pinch Sea Salt optional
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- In a sealable bag, toss chickpeas with the olive oil, sea salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and cumin.
- Spread coated chickpeas in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast until browned, 15 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from cookie sheet and toss with parsley and sea salt.
- Transfer to bowl and serve; you can also let cool and store in an airtight container.