Recipe for Smoky Fried Chickpeas

Hummus is one of those things you'll always find in our fridge.  But other than that, I'm not a big fan of chickpeas.  I have tried them on salads, in casseroles etc. and I'll eat them but they don't wow me.    These smoky fried chickpeas, however, WOW!

I love everything about them-flavor, texture, and ease of preparation.  Just imagine smoky paprika and chipotle flavored with salt and lime. A little crunch and then a nice creamy chew.  Have I sold you yet?  I adapted this recipe slightly from Bon Appetit.




Yield: 6 servings
Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 6 TBSP olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground chipotle chile
• 3 tsp grated lime zest
• Salt (kosher or sea salt)

Method:

• Wash, drain, and pat dry the chickpeas.
• Remove any loose skins from the chickpeas.
• Mix paprika and chipotle together. Set aside.
• Heat 1/2 of olive oil over med-high heat.
• Cook 1/2 of chickpeas for 8-10 minutes until brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Wipe out any brown bits and add remaining olive oil to pan.  Heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Add remaining chickpeas and cook for 8-10 minutes until brown.  Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Place chickpeas in a bowl, salt liberally and stir in paprika mixture and lime zest.
• Serve with paper napkins to wipe fingers on.

A new appetizer to add in to the repertoire.  Hope you enjoy!


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