CARAMELIZED SESAME CHICKPEAS

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Glazed in a salty-sweet blend of sesame seeds, honey, and olive oil and roasted until crunchy, the humble beans make a nicely adult, tree-nut and peanut-free alternative to the typical candied nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup honey
4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until dry, about 45 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk honey, oil, and 1 tsp salt. Season with pepper. Add chickpeas and toss until coated. Return chickpeas to baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Roast, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 799 g

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