Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas {Whip It Up Wednesday}

Happy Wednesday, loves!

This week's recipe makes a great snack that is--wait for it--also 21 Day Fix approved. Can I get a heck yes?!

Chickpeas are awesome because they are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy carbs. When you roast them, you get a snack with a satisfying crunch that can be customized to fit your preferences--savory or sweet.

I'm sure like a lot of people, I LOVE garlic. The more the merrier in my opinion! So for this recipe I used a combination of garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne to get that garlicky goodness with a bit of a zing--and they came out PERFECTLY! You could also try maple syrup and cinnamon for a sweeter version.

The trick is to make sure the chickpeas are as dry as you can get them so that they roast nicely and give you that crunch without the burned taste.

Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (note: try to look for organic beans with no added salt. You could also buy dry beans and cook them before roasting)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper


Steps:

Preheat over to 425 degrees.
Rinse and pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel, getting them as dry as you can.
Pour chickpeas onto a cookie sheet and spread them out so they are nicely spaced.
Roast in oven for 30 minutes, shaking them around a little bit halfway through.
Remove from oven, pour into bowl, and toss with olive oil and spices.
Spread chickpeas back over the cookie sheet, return to oven, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container.


For 21 Day Fixers: count 'em as 1 yellow if you eat meat; count 'em as 1 red if you are vegan or vegetarian.

Enjoy!