KRNC recipe of the month – Roasted Chickpeas with Rosemary

Enjoy this sweet and savory snack packed with protein and fiber! Prepare ahead of time and pack in bags for a fun, portable snack.

Serving Size: 1/3 cupGraphic that reads "March Recipe of the Month: ROASTED CHICKPEAS WITH ROSEMARY, KENDALL REAGAN NUTRITION CENTER COLROADO STATE UNIVERSITY". The photo in the background is of roasted chickpeas with craisins and lemon slices.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  •  1 15-ounce can chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 5 tablespoons dried fruit, such as craisins

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
  3. Dry the chickpeas thoroughly by patting with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chickpeas and toss to evenly coat with the oil mixture.
  5. Evenly spread the chickpeas onto a sheet tray. Place in oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle chickpeas evenly with minced rosemary, and return to oven to roast for 3-5 more minutes, until crispy.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  8. Once cool, stir in dried fruit of choice. Store in airtight containers or bags for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information / Amount per serving

Calories – 230

Total fat – 12 g

Saturated fat – 1.5 g

Cholesterol – 0 mg

Sugars – 12 g

Protein – 5 g

Total Carbohydrates – 27 g

Dietary Fiber – 5 g

Sodium – 325 mg

Added Sugars – 9 g

For more delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and cooking and nutrition classes, contact the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at (970) 495-5916 or see the KRNC website. More health tips are also available at the College of Health and Human Sciences Pinterest board. Lastly, don’t forget to sign up for the KRNC monthly newsletter!

The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, part of CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

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