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Chipotle Lime Chickpeas

By BakeandDestroy Published: September 7, 2015

• Yield: 4 cups

Marinade these for a few hours, then use them cold as salad toppers or a fresh side dish. Or, roast them for a crunchy snack.

Ingredients

• 2 (15oz) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs tamari
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the beans and set aside.
   
2. Mix all of the other ingredients together in a bowl. Add the chickpeas and stir to coat.
   
3. Chill for a few hours in the refrigerator, occasionally stirring. Use on salads or eat as a side dish.
   
4. To roast the chickpeas, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a shallow baking pan with parchment paper.
   
5. Marinate as directed above, then drain. spread the beans in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
   
6. Roast for about 30 minutes, keeping an eye on the beans so they don't dry out too much or burn.
   

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