Crunchy Chickpeas Snacks

I found this high-fiber treat in 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains by Andrea Chesman, an astonishingly thorough resources for cleanse-friendly vegetarian or gluten-free protein options. I will be using a lot of her recipes throughout the cleanse to broaden my experience of grains and legumes.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked chickpeas                              6 cups water                                              1 tsp ground cumin                                           4 tbsps Louisiana hot sauce                     Garlic powder                                                    Salt

In a medium saucepan, combine the beans with the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain well. Toss the beans with the hot sauce and cumin.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (cleanse modification: coat lightly with coconut oil). Bake for about 25 minutes, until the beans start popping, shaking the baking sheet a few times while they bake. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, until the beans are well-browned and crunchy. Sprinkle the chickpeas with garlic powder and salt to taste and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Source: 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains by Andrea Chesman (Penguin Books, 1998).