Diabetes-Friendly Snack: Crunchy Chickpeas

Wondering what snacks are diabetes-friendly? Try making this low carb crunchy chickpeas snack – simple enough to try today!

Crunchy Chickpeas recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1t turmeric
• 1t cumin
• 1t paprika
• 1t sesame seeds
• 1t salt
• Sprinkle of chilli flakes or black pepper
• 2T lemon juice
• 3T oil

Method:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Mix chickpeas and all other ingredients in a bowl.
• Stir well to cover chickpeas with spices.
• Spread mixture in single layer on a greased baking tray.
• Roast. Shake tray after 10 minutes to avoid burning.
• Roast for further 10 minutes or until chickpeas are crunchy.

Top tip:

You can use any pre-made spice rub to coat the chickpeas. Be creative!

Diabetes-friendly snack ideas

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