Spicy Baked Chickpeas

How are your new year's resolutions going, did you make any? I never stick to unrealistic targets, so I try to avoid them. However, I can't help thinking about new beginnings and goals at Christmas time, maybe because indulgence is a given and unavoidable (Does anyone start the new year in their best shape?).

Why can't the naughty stuff be good for you? Ever asked your self that?

These yummy morsels are that very thing, the healthy snack I can gobble away in gluttonous heaven, but safe in the knowledge I'm putting some good stuff into my body.

Spicy Baked Chickpeas

PREP TIME - 5 MINS | COOK TIME 1HR | SERVES 1-2 | RECIPE TYPE - SNACK

Ingredients

1 tin (400g) of chickpeas (drained)
1 tsp olive oil or rapeseed oil
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
Seasoning if desired

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Roast in the oven in a baking dish for 1 hr at 180c. Give the chickpeas a shake every 15 mins. They should reach a good crunchy texture.

My notes and tips

This is a versatile snack recipe. You can mix up the flavours and get very spicy if you dare!

You may have noticed I was vague with portion size, I'd happily munch my way through the whole serving, but I'm just greedy. Call it how you see it, but as a guide, one tin (400g chickpeas) between two is a good snack-size portion.

Hope you've enjoyed this easy-peasy snack recipe. It's just a quick one, I'm easing myself into 2018. ;-) I'd love to hear your favourite flavour suggestions for this one so please get in touch.

May your snack times be enjoyable and guilt-free for 2018.