Full House.
For seventeen years, our household consisted of four people: Dad, Mom, Katie, and Michelle. Initially, it felt strange when my sister and I went off to college after so many years living in the same family unit. Now, however, it feels strange when we’re all back together under one roof! Strange, but wonderful. It’s especially nice to sit down to a family dinner again, just like old times. We took advantage the other night. My sister made the dinner, and I was in charge of salad and sides (grilled veggies).Â
Above, a salad tossed with Crazy-Good Ranch Dressing.
That dressing is so good! I’m running out of things to put it on, having already tried pasta, salad, bulgur, steamed veggies, and roast veggies. The other day I made a really delicious bowl of random leftovers: roast cauliflower and baby bellas, fresh corn, and the ranch, all mixed up.
I’d planned to roast the chickpeas, but I just couldn’t fathom the idea of turning on the oven when it was 105 degrees outside. So I grilled them. Always a rebel.Â
The chickpeas went into our salads too. They made for a nice, crunchy alternative to croutons.
Chickpea Poppers
Found here: Recipes with Beans
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
- oil or oil spray
- seasonings of choice (I used paprika and curry powder, but ginger or cinnamon would also be nice. Or you could even go sweet: try coconut oil, cinnamon, and perhaps even some sugar or stevia.)
Rinse and drain your chickpeas, then dry with a towel. Mix with a little oil or spray, then toss with your seasonings (optional: you can also add a little flour if desired). To grill, you can use a panini press, a griddle, or a grill pan right over your grill.
Alternatively, you can roast these in a 400-degree oven, for 30-40 minutes, tossing every ten minutes. Optional: make ’em twice as addictive by tossing them in Healthy Ranch Dressing.
Questions of the Day:
Do you still live with all your siblings?
It’s weird for me to think about the fact that it’s been six years since our family lived all together like when we were growing up.
Cinnamon and sugar coated roasted chickpeas…..atop oatmeal.
Think about it.
Alternatively, these are really good with some balsamic vinegar, a dollop of olive oil, thyme and basil. I like to add a little pepper for kick too. Incredible and fantastic for snacking!
Chickpea Poppers are my favorite! I made Cinnamon Sugar ones last night and they were to die for!
My daughter would love this. She likes anything involving chickpeas. They are one of her faves.
Okay, I feel like the only person in the world who doesn’t know how to roast chickpeas… I tried them on a panini/grill pan on the stove, and while they were indeed delicious, they never got crunchy. I cooked them for about 20 min or so, they were popping all over the place, but they were still soft outside and mushy inside. Did I do something wrong? Not cook them long enough? Not dry them well enough? Someone please help! I’d like to get in on the true roasted chickpea love!
Try roasting them in the oven! 🙂
your Roasted chickpeas look really tempting and healthy. can’t wait to try them
Just made these in the oven with paprika and chili powder. Delicious – thanks! 🙂
How fun! Love new snack ideas…I have a huge sweet tooth but like to keep it healthy so maybe toss them in coconut oil with cinnamon and Truvia??? Newly obsessed with your site and tell everyone about it 🙂
Aw thank you, Loren! That really means a lot to me. 🙂
Don’t forget to post the caramel ones, I can hardly wait!
Unfortunately, I tried three times and they were all horrible :(.
I’m not giving up, though. Maybe someday…
I love your blog and Pinterest board! We roast the chickpeas with cinnamon and sugar sometimes. my daugter (18 months) and son (2-1/2) love them and have no idea they are good for them 🙂 I definitely want to grill some this summer. great idea!