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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"Creole Sauce.... This sauce is fine on cooked shrimps, fish, or meat, disguises leftovers, and will even make boiled tripe taste less like bath towels." -Margaret Yardley Potter

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Try roasted chickpeas on your salad instead of croutons.


 

Cajun Chickpeas

Servings: 8 | Serving size: about 3 Tablespoons

Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied. Once roasted, the garbanzos will keep for about 4 days. Refrigerate in a tightly closed container or ziplock bag.

Cajun Chickpeas recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can no salt added chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp no salt added Creole seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place the chickpeas in a bowl with the olive oil and Creole seasoning.

Toss until well coated.

Spread the chickpeas in single layer on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes.

Stir occasionally and roast until they are brown and crunchy.

Remove and return to the bowl and add the salt.

Toss well to coat and let cool.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 3 Tablespoons

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g 3%
    Saturated Fat 0g 1%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 2% Iron 6%
Vitamin K 3 mcg Potassium 109 mg