Chickpeas 3 Ways

Chickpeas are such a versatile ingredient to use in your house! You can use them whole in things salads, soups, chili or even your curries - or you can grind them up for recipes like falafel or hummus. 
They have a gorgeous buttery texture, and one of my favorite ways to enjoy them (which I've shared with you here) is seasoned and roasted so they're nice and crispy and make an incredible snack. ​

Roasted Chickpeas

You'll need: 

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili-lime seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt

or you can DIY chili-lime seasoning: 

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 tsp salt

To make: 

1. ​Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Spread out chickpeas onto a dry cookie sheet (no oil or seasoning at this point)
3. Roast for 35-minutes
4. Then, carefully remove from cookie sheet and put into a medium size bowl. Toss chickpeas with oil, seasoning blend and salt. 
5. Place back on the cookie sheet, and roast for another 15-minutes until crunchy and golden brown. 
6. Let cook completely uncovered, and then once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to a week!

Homemade Hummus

You'll need: 

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tahini 
• 1 tsp cumin
• Juice from 1 lemon 
• salt & pepper to taste
• Up to 1 cup water
• Optional (not shown in video, but a great addition: 2 cloves of garlic)

To make: 

1. Using a food processor or blender combine chickpeas, oil, tahini, cumin & optional garlic.
2. Add the juice from 1/2 the lemon and start to blend.
3. Add additional lemon if desired, or start to add in water 1/4 cup at a time until desired texture and creaminess is achieved. 
4. Serve it up topping it with some additional cumin, a little drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs such as some fresh chopped parsley!

Chickpea Salad

You'll need: 

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt. & pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh mint, finely chopped or roughly broken up

To make: 

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. 
2. Break up some fresh mint using your hands, or finely chop. 
3. Add olive oil & lemon juice, and toss to coat. 
4. Serve up for a great lunch dish or side-dish option!