Happy Herbivore

"Honey" Roasted "Nuts" (Chickpeas)

Servings: 8

Description:

Ingredients:

• 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp raw sugar

Instructions:

Set chickpeas in an even layer on a clean kitchen towel and allow to air dry, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat toaster oven to 350 F (conventional oven 325 F). Grease cookie sheet or tray, or line with parchment paper (preferred method) and transfer chickpeas, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until crunchy. Meanwhile, whisk all remaining ingredients except raw sugar together in a medium mixing bowl and set aside. Transfer sugar to a small food processor or grinder and process until smooth, fine and powdery -- a cross between the consistency of white refined sugar and confectioners (powdered) sugar. Dump the chickpeas into the syrup mixture and stir to coat. Once evenly coated, sprinkle sugar over chickpeas, stirring gently, until all chickpeas have a nice sugar coating. Return to baking try and bake for another 5 to 15 minutes. Until there is a crystalized glaze and the chickpeas are completely crunchy; being careful not to burn. 

Per serving: 85 calories, 0.8g fat, 17g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 9.6g sugar, 2.7g protein

Recipe added on May 13, 2010 |