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lemon roasted chickpeas

lemon roasted chickpeas

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lemon roasted chickpeas

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by thefoodonline

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
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    thefoodonline's Notes: the best snack, or an excellent protein boost for the vegetarians/vegans in your life.' i eat them all on their own, but they are nice when added to crunchify a salad, or to top a bowl of...

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Serves 1 if you are me, but 4 on average

  1. drain & rinse chickpeas well in a fine mesh strainer and ensure that all excess water is drained off. pat chickpeas dry on paper towel or clean dish towel and let sit to dry further while you make your marinade.

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  2. combine all other ingredients in a medium bowl.

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  3. add chickpeas to marinade and stir to coat. allow to marinate in refrigerator at least overnight. the longer you let them sit, the more flavour that penetrates the beans. while chickpeas are marinating, give them a quick stir every once in a while to ensure each pea gets it's fair share.

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  4. once beans are marinated and ready to be roasted, preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.

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  5. pour chickpeas onto baking sheet and spread out evenly. roast for 25-40 minutes, turning a few times during the roasting process.

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  6. the longer you leave the chickpeas in the oven, the crispier an cruncher they will be. i prefer some beans to be crispy yet chewy, and some to be fully crunchy, so i leave mine in for about 35 minutes. cook time is entirely based on your personal preference.

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2 Comments on lemon roasted chickpeas

2011-09-14_1316024813 Reply

oh for sure they will!
i've even done them sweet in the past, with some honey and/or maple with cinnamon and cardamom :)

Dsc00859_2 Reply

Love chickpeas. What a fun idea for a snack! I think my kids would like them.

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