So you’re going through your cupboards looking for some foodie inspiration and you stumble upon a tin of chickpeas. This affordable pantry staple (great to add to curries, stews and soups) can be whipped up in several ways to make creative snacks.
Roast Them
1. Sriracha It
Drain two tins of chickpeas, spread on a foil-lined baking tray and toss with salt, a few squirts of Sriracha sauce and three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Bake at 200C for about 40 minutes (shaking pan in between), until golden and crispy.
2. Dip It
Drain chickpeas and place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (crushed), one teaspoon ground cumin, two tablespoons tahini paste, four tablespoons water, two tablespoons olive oil and one teaspoon paprika. Take a hand-held blender and blitz ingredients until well…