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Roasted chickpeas

This recipe satisfies the need for a crunchy snack and gives a boost of iron, calcium, and fibre - nutrients you certainly won't find in potato chips!

Ingredients

• One 15-ounce can chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F.

2. Open the can of chickpeas and rinse by placing in a colander under running tap water.

3. Dry the chickpeas by laying them out in a single layer on paper towel. Pat dry using another piece of paper towel.

4. Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl. Mix in the olive oil.

5. Combine the sugar, salt, and spices together and sprinkle on top of the chickpeas. Mix to combine.

6. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet.

7. Bake for 20 minutes. Using a spatula, stir the chickpeas and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

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