Roasted chickpeas are a popular snack in low-carb diets. Borrowing from that philosophy, I’ve added our favorite “man spices” to entice guys to crunch on this high-fiber, high-protein snack rather than high-fat chips.
Makes about 2 servings
1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch to 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the chickpeas, and toss until well coated. Spread the chickpeas on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, shaking the sheet and mixing occasionally until the chickpeas are crisp and “ rattle” on the pan.
Sneaky Tip:
Here’s something you probably won’t have to nag your man to do. A Greek study suggests that taking a daily afternoon nap may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by more than 30 percent, which may account for the low level of heart disease in Mediterranean countries where siestas are common.
