South Indian Vegetarian Low Carb Diet – Snack – Roasted Chickpeas

When you are on a low carb diet you do need some snacks to eat in between meals. I read at a few places about Roasted Chickpeas. Since we started the diet, we brought a big tin of chickpeas from Costco.

Half of the tin I made chickpeas usli. The remaining I decided to make this crunchy yummy roasted chickpeas.

Ingredients:

• Drained and washed chickpeas – 2 cups
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Red chili Powder to taste

Method:

• Drain and wash the chickpeas. I brought the canned ones.
• Place it on a paper towel for 1/2 day so all water is evaporated
• In a bowl add Olive oil and coat the chickpeas.
• Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes in 400 degree F.
• Take out and once cooled, add salt and red chilli powder.
• Stays crunchy for weeks.
• Store in an airtight container.