Simple Roasted Chickpeas - this is a recipe from allrecipes.com (be sure to read the reviews for helpful hints)Bhuja Crunchy Seasoned Peas - first received these from my Mom, and now we order them online. Whole Foods and Sprouts stores carry this brand, but not the peas. (Our son adores these. He woke up one morning asking for freshly squeezed orange juice and peas for breakfast!)
Both of these snacks taste great while providing you with enough protein and fiber to satisfy your hunger and fuel your body. Here's another recipe for chickpeas that I ran across in eat well Lose Weight magazine but haven't tried yet:
Barbecue Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Prep: 5 minutes Roast: 30 minutes
Oven: 450 degrees F
2 15-oz cans no-salt added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon barbecue spice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine garbanzo beans, oil, barbecue spice, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt, celery salt, and onion powder. Spread in an even layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast about 30 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring once halfway through roasting. Cool completely. Makes 12 servings (¼ cup each).
Nutritional info per serving: 101 calories, 5g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 3 g fiber, 4g protein.
You can substitute with different spices in order to use less salt, use a different oil, or substitute peas for chickpeas; these recipes can be a good starting point to find just the right recipe that works for you and fits your dietary needs. Or, better yet, search online for more. Your likely to find the right fit! Crunchy peas and chickpeas can also be a great addition to your salads.
Action Item: Rethink your crunchy, (lightly) salted snacks! Can you make better choices?*
For further reading: Benefits of Chickpeas and The Protein in Chickpeas
* The recommendation for sodium intake is less than 2,300 mg/day for adults. This equals about one teaspoon of table salt. Most people consume far too much sodium through processed foods and table salt, therefore, this recommendation is set at an upper limit. Special populations including those diagnosed with high blood pressure or at risk for high blood pressure should limit sodium consumption to 1,500 mg/day. The minimum requirement of sodium for normal body function is about 500 mg/day.
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