Crunchy Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas

In a recent blog, I wrote about the International Year of Pulses according to the United Nations. Today’s recipe celebrates pulses with these savoury Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas.

Interestingly, pulses are members of the legume family and composed of dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.  These nutritional powerhouses are both versatile and nutritious! Likewise, this recipe for Crunchy Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas makes a simple, filling and crunchy snack to take with you on those busy days. So what’s so great about pulses?

Benefits of Pulses:

• Loaded with 8 grams of fibre per 1/2 cup.
• Helps in lowering cholesterol and keeps you feeling full for longer (excellent for weight management).
• Protein-packed: Pulses contain up to 9 grams of protein per 1/2 cup serving.
• Rich in nutrients that support heart health, bones, energy and brain functioning: iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins like folate.
• Helps in the prevention and management of diabetes through blood sugar control and increased sensitivity of hormone (insulin) that helps control sugars.
• The newest 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests replacing some meat and poultry with pulses.

I also have many roasted chickpea recipes on the blog if rosemary isn’t your flavour of choice. If Chickpeas aren’t your thing, how about lentils? Try my Breakfast Lentils with Garlic and Egg or Rice and Beans with Caribbean Coconut Rice!

• Serves: 4-6
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 40-45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• sprinkle salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions for Crunchy Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas:

1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Secondly, combine chickpeas, olive oil, rosemary, pepper and salt and toss to coat.
3. Spread chickpeas evenly over a non-stick baking sheet.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring them around 20 minutes.

Now it’s your turn! It’s not too late to join me and take the pulse pledge to include pulses in your diet once a week for ten weeks. Additionally, what is your favourite way to enjoy pulses? Let me know in the comments down below!

Crunchy Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas

Yield: 4-6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

This recipe for Crunchy Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas makes a simple, filling and crunchy snack to take with you on those busy days.

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Ingredients

• 1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• sprinkle salt & fresh ground pepper

Instructions

1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Secondly, combine chickpeas, olive oil, rosemary, pepper and salt and toss to coat.
3. Spread chickpeas evenly over a non-stick baking sheet.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring them around 20 minutes.