Sweet and Spicy Chickpea and Almond Mix
By OcadoLife
Published on 06 October 2023
This crunchy snack from Turkish Cypriot cook Meliz Berg is a mix of healthy carbs, protein and fibre. Make a big batch of this Sweet and Spicy Chickpea and Almond Mix to munch through the week.Time and servings
50 minsTotal time
10 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 (400g) tins chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted completely dry
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp coarse black pepper
- 50g blanched almonds
- 1 tbsp honey
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Put the chickpeas and cornflour into a sealable container and give them a good shake to fully coat. Add the oil, shake well again, then follow with the sesame seeds, chilli flakes, cinnamon, sea salt and black pepper; shake well.Step 2
Line a large baking tray with baking paper and tip the chickpeas onto it in a single layer. Bake for 20 mins on the bottom shelf. Give the tray a gentle shake and turn the oven down to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Cook for 10 mins more.Step 3
Add the almonds to the tray, drizzle over the honey and toss well to coat. Bake for a further 10 mins, keeping an eye out so the mixture doesn’t burn. Leave to cool and crisp up before eating.