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Spiced Chickpeas Made in the Microwave Recipe

Spiced Chickpeas Made in the Microwave

Shaziya
Spiced Chickpeas Made in the Microwave is your shortcut to a flavorful, protein-packed snack in just 6 minutes. With just 1 minute of cook time, you’ll have a wholesome snack that’s as convenient as it is flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15oz/425g cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (preferably smoked)
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas by pouring them into a colander or sieve and rinse for about thirty seconds
  • Pat the chickpeas dry over several layers of paper towels
  • Place dried chickpeas in a bowl
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas, and add the garlic powder, cayenne, and salt to taste.
  • Mix everything together gently until the oil and spices are evenly distributed over the chickpeas
  • Microwave for roughly 1 minutes. Remove from the microwave and tossing half-way through. If you want them a bit crispier still, microwave for 20-30 seconds longer. (Timing is based on my Panasonic Inverter microwave which is 1200 WATTS so your timing may vary)
  • Enjoy straight away as a snack or as a side dish.
  • Store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Keyword easy cooking, healthy chickpeas, microwave recipe, quick snack, spiced chickpeas
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