CHILI-LIME ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas image

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! This zesty, crunchy chickpea recipe will have everyone happily munching. -Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with foil. Spread chickpeas in a single layer over foil, removing any loose skins. Bake until very crunchy, 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes., Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from oven; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; shake pan to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges