{football friday} chili roasted chickpeas
Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:52AM 
I love nuts. Walnuts, pecans, almonds... You name the nut. I'm betting I'm a fan. (Okay... so I will admittedly pass up the big Brazil nut in the mix eventhough I know it's a good source of selenium, but on the whole nuts are my friend.)
However... and isn't there always a however in the nutrition world... nuts can be a fairly dense source of calories. They're full of healthy fats, and I think everyone should incorporate a daily serving of your favorites. But if you're munching on gameday treats all the weekend long, all season long, it doesn't hurt to keep calories top of mind.
So my tips for keeping nuts in the game, but balancing out the calories?
-Bring in an in-shell nut to the mix - like pistachios or boiled peanuts (yes, I know... peanuts are techinically a legume, but let's not get bogged down in the details). Just the act of shelling helps you eat fewer overall.
-Weave in a "nut-like" treat to the munching mix... like these Chili Roasted Chickpeas. If we could all stand to eat a few more heart-healthy nuts, then we could all stand to eat a lot more heart-healthy beans. And if you're interested in a little sweeter snack in your lineup, be sure to check out these Maple Roasted Chickpeas on Healthy Aperture.
Roasted chickpeas have been a mainstay on food blogs for at least a year or two. Have you tried them yet? If not, I promise you'll be amazed at how tasty they are
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Chili Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients (1 cup)
- 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained well
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Toss all ingredients together in a medium bowl; spread on foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until crisp. Let cool and serve.
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