Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

Cabin fever has set in!  We've been under extreme cold warnings for the past two weeks.  Last year the phrase "Polar Vortex" was all the rage; this year "Siberian Air Mass" is making waves.  Either way, it is cold up in here!

Here's how we have been enjoying indoor fun this week:

Yesterday I visited with a dear friend from high school and her little boy.  It was wonderful seeing old friends and making new ones.  Dylan had a blast (minus the hair pulling and poking... my guy was the naughty one)!

As Dylan turns one in a week, we had a pj + picnic + party hat kind of morning.

Fun fact- Today is one year since my official due date (February 26, 2014) so I thought I'd share this #throwbackthursday photo.  I miss my bump and "glorious" preggo hair, but I love being skinny again and kissing my sweet boy's cheeks more lol!

Anyways I digress.  This afternoon I craved something both nutritious and spicy to snack on.  I whipped up some oven-roasted chickpeas and thought I'd share my recipe with you.  Enjoy!

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ROASTED SPICED CHICKPEAS

PREP TIME:  5 MIN    |    TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can of chickpeas

• 2 TB olive oil

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Sprinkle of sea salt

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400° F

• Rinse, drain and dry chickpeas

• Combine chickpeas + olive oil + spices

• Spread evenly on baking sheet

• Bake for 35 minutes, stirring at the 20 minute mark

• Enjoy!

My friend Michelle,  from The Grinning Gourmet's tip: For a sweet 'n salty treat toss in some honey and sea salt.