Almond and Chickpea Power Mix
Almonds and chickpeas flavoured with herbs and dried fruit make for a tasty snack that will help fill you up
2 cups (500 mL) whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh sage (10 mL) (when using fresh herbs, the ratio of fresh to dried is 3 to 1)
1 cup (250 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) minced dried apples, peaches or apricots
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons (10 mL) smoked paprika, optional
Preheat oven to 375°F (190ºC). Toss almonds with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil and sage. Bake on a sheet pan until golden brown and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) of salt. Bake on a separate sheet pan until golden brown and crunchy, 30-35 minutes. Combine chickpeas, almonds and dried fruit in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add smoked paprika, if desired, and mix to combine
Per serving for 14 1/4-cup (60 mL) servings: 171 calories, 12.8 g total fat (1.1 g saturated fat, 8.2 g monounsaturated fat, 2.9 g polyunsaturated fat), 11 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 3.6 g fibre, 54 mg calcium, 65 mg magnesium, 59 mg sodium, 229 mg potassium, 5.5 mg vitamin E.
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