Spicy Pea and Chickpea ‘Chips’

January 25, 2016 By Lisa Michele

The perfect popcorn/chip alternative- this recipe is ideal for date night movie snacks. Tastier too I think!! Also good for upping the kids veggie intake (always a bonus).

Ingredients:

200g chickpeas
100g peas
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt

Method:

Combine all ingredients together to coat the peas.
Transfer ingredients into a baking dish and bake in the oven at 180⁰C for approximately 30 minutes (or until crispy).
Let cool, serve and enjoy the movie/ snacks =).

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