Drain the canned chickpeas. Then dry them really well using a clean dishtowel. Just gently roll them between the dishtowel. You could also use paper towel.
In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil. We'll add the spices after baking because they have a tendency to burn. So don't worry about them for now.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
Then take the chickpeas out of the oven and place them in the bowl you used before. Add the spices and toss well until the chickpeas are coated evenly.
Return them to the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes until they're browned and crunchy.
It's important to dry the chickpeas as well as possible. This way they will become much crunchier. You could either use a clean dishtowel or paper towel.
I think it's better to add the spices and seasonings towards the end of the baking time and not right away. Mostly because they have the tendency to burn and make the baked chickpeas a bit bitter. I experimented a bit and I like to first bake the chickpeas for 25 minutes, then add the spices, and bake them for another 10 minutes. This way they will turn out perfectly crispy and spicy.
Don't skimp on the olive oil. It will make the chickpeas super crispy. Of course, you could use less, but your chickpeas will become less crispy this way.
Once the chickpeas cool, they don't stay as crispy. So it's best to eat them while they're still warm.
The roasted chickpeas are super versatile. You can get really creative when it comes to the spices and seasonings. I added some ideas below in the text section of this post.
Does the time change still have your sleeping pattern disrupted? You may be able to help ensure a better night’s rest through what you eat.
A diet low in fiber and high in saturated fat and sugar has been linked with worse sleep quality according to researchers from the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.
Other things we consume that may be linked to our sleep include:
- Caffeinated foods and beverages can be a sleep-deprived person’s best friend in the wee hours of the morning when they have to get a start on their day. But too much caffeine can actually disrupt our sleep, especially closer to bedtime. Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day or about four 8-oz. cups of brewed coffee is safe for adults.
- Alcohol can also have a negative impact on our sleep. Research shows that healthy people who drink alcohol do fall asleep more quickly and sleep more deeply, but these effects do not last very long and as soon as the alcohol wears off, they may wake during very important and restorative stages of sleep. Recommendations for alcohol are no more than 1 drink a day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men.
- Spicy foods can lead to heartburn, which in turn can impact your sleep. Lying down can often worsen acid reflux, and if you have sleep apnea your symptoms may worsen. Even if you aren’t affected by heartburn, studies show that consuming red pepper can increase your core body temperature, which is disruptive since core body temperature naturally drops during sleep. Avoid spicy foods within three hours of bedtime. Be sure to also avoid foods that give you heartburn or indigestion during this timeframe.
There hasn’t been a specific eating pattern identified as helping to improve sleep, but following the dietary guidelines on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy may be beneficial as this promotes a diet high in fiber and low in saturated fat and sugar.
Not only does what we eat impact our sleep, but our sleep also impacts what we eat according to research. People who do not get enough sleep are more likely to have bigger appetites due to the fact that their leptin (an appetite-regulating hormone) levels fall, promoting appetite increase. Studies show poor quality of sleep is also linked to craving what might be deemed as less healthy foods high in fat and sugar. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than a third of U.S. adults report insufficient sleep.
The recipe above is a perfect tasty snack that is also a good source of protein and fiber!
Ingredients
Directions
Drain the canned chickpeas. Then dry them really well using a clean dishtowel. Just gently roll them between the dishtowel. You could also use paper towel.
In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil. We'll add the spices after baking because they have a tendency to burn. So don't worry about them for now.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
Then take the chickpeas out of the oven and place them in the bowl you used before. Add the spices and toss well until the chickpeas are coated evenly.
Return them to the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes until they're browned and crunchy.
It's important to dry the chickpeas as well as possible. This way they will become much crunchier. You could either use a clean dishtowel or paper towel.
I think it's better to add the spices and seasonings towards the end of the baking time and not right away. Mostly because they have the tendency to burn and make the baked chickpeas a bit bitter. I experimented a bit and I like to first bake the chickpeas for 25 minutes, then add the spices, and bake them for another 10 minutes. This way they will turn out perfectly crispy and spicy.
Don't skimp on the olive oil. It will make the chickpeas super crispy. Of course, you could use less, but your chickpeas will become less crispy this way.
Once the chickpeas cool, they don't stay as crispy. So it's best to eat them while they're still warm.
The roasted chickpeas are super versatile. You can get really creative when it comes to the spices and seasonings. I added some ideas below in the text section of this post.