Crispy Curry Chickpeas

Name: Crispy Curry Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 jars chickpeas (drained and dried); 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ tsp curry powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt); ½ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp cayenne powder (more if you want it spicy )

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Once you pop one of these crispy curry chickpeas, you won’t want to stop.

Made with a fragrant blend of spices and perfectly crispy, these chickpeas double as a snack and “croutons” to be thrown on a salad.

Benefits of Crispy Curry Chickpeas

Spices do more than just season our food…they are like nature’s medicine cabinet. (I wrote all about their specific benefits in The Real Food Guide to Spices & Superfoods, available as a free download when you purchase The Real Food Grocery Guide. Here is how to access it.)

In the meantime, here are a few excerpts from The Real Food Grocery Guide and The Real Food Guide to Spices & Superfoods.

Chickpeas: Chickpeas are particularly beneficial for digestive health because they consist of up to 75% insoluble fiber. They’re also a top source of antioxidants, which slow and prevent cell damage, effectively slowing aging and disease.

Turmeric: Turmeric is a powerful spice that exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anticancer activity. It has been found to help protect against many diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic illnesses.

Cumin: Cumin contains powerful antioxidants, promotes healthy digestion, and has anti-carcinogenic properties. Just one teaspoon (2.5 g) delivers 7% of your DV of iron, a necessary mineral for energy and immune function.

Cayenne: Cayenne is a dried, powdered pepper that can be used to add medium heat to any dish. All hot peppers contain capsaicin, which boosts metabolism, decreases appetite, and increases fat burn.

Pink or Celtic Salt: Sodium, when consumed in moderation, helps our bodies conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals. Unrefined salts like pink or Celtic salt are not heavily processed, so they contain less sodium and more minerals.

Black Pepper: Black pepper improves digestion, promotes intestinal health, and has antioxidant properties. For the best flavor and nutritive qualities, use whole black peppercorns in a mill and grind over a dish just before serving.

How to Eat Crispy Curry Chickpeas

I love to use them as salad croutons, for example on top of this Smashed Kale and Avocado Salad.

Or, you can eat them as a snack right out of the bowl.

The first time I made them, I only used 1 can worth of chickpeas, but I polished them off before anyone else can try them, so I’d say this recipe has a 2 can (or 3 cup) minimum. ☺

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