Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Feb 1, 2016

Crunchy and healthy, this easy to make recipe for roasted chickpeas is ready for munching in just 30 minutes! Set out a bowl for your game day party and watch them disappear! Oh, and kids love them too so consider making a batch for nutritious after-school snacking!

Chickpeas are a good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, and Copper, Folate, and Manganese.

INGREDIENTS
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add chickpeas, cumin and smoked paprika, cook for 2 minutes; stirring to coat. Season with salt.
3. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Cool and serve!

There are other ways to enjoy these protein packed snack gems! Try these other roasted chickpea recipes – SESAME, GARLIC PARMESAN or HONEY CINNAMON.

If you’re looking for something a little bit spicier try this version…

INGREDIENTS
2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a strainer/colander. Layer chickpeas on paper towels and pat dry with more paper towels.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings.

4. In another bowl, add chickpeas and toss with the olive oil. Once coated with oil, sprinkle on 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mix, or to taste. You can save any remaining seasoning. Store in an airtight container in a dry, cool place.

5. Place the seasoned chickpeas in an even layer on a lined cookie sheet. Bake for 40-60 minutes; stirring once halfway through cooking time. NOTE: Monitor the chickpeas towards the end of cooking time as they can quickly burn. The chickpeas should be brown and crunchy. Let cool before serving.

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich

Feb 1, 2016

Piled high with sweet and spicy pulled chicken, topped with slices of smoked chicken, cheese, pineapple and red onion, this sandwich is so good it may not make it to halftime.

Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
3 Chicken Breasts, slow-cooked and pulled
3/4 cup sweet & spicy BBQ sauce
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh pineapple, sliced (or use canned pineapple rings)
Smoked Chicken Breast deli meat slices
Swiss or Mozzarella cheese slices
Fresh Romaine Lettuce
Hawaiian sweet rolls (or use hamburger rolls)

DIRECTIONS
Place chicken breasts and BBQ sauce in a crock pot and cook on high 4-5 hours or low 7-8 hours. Once cooked, and tender, use a fork to pull chicken apart until it is loosely shredded.

Grill pineapple slices. Lightly butter rolls and broil in oven until lightly browned. Assemble your chicken burger – layer in this order – pulled chicken, pineapple slice, smoked chicken deli slices, cheese slice, red onion slices, and finally, lettuce. Enjoy!