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This recipe for Easy Salted Chickpea Chips really makes for a great snack.
I like that I know every ingredient that goes into making these.
Easy Salted Chickpea Chips
This is a cracker that is friendly to the Mediterranean Diet.
Not many crackers can boast that nice detail.
One reason why this recipe is so friendly to the Mediterranean Diet is that it is made with chickpea flour.
Chickpea flour is made entirely from chickpeas that have been ground up. As you probably already know, chickpeas are a member of the legume family.
By the way, chickpeas are often referred to as garbanzo beans.
While you may see flour that called ‘chickpea flour’ it could be also called ‘garbanzo bean flour’.
It really is best to read the label on the package to be sure that what you are buying 100% chickpea or garbanzo bean flour.
Here is one example of Organic Chickpea Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour .
Anthony’s Organic Chickpea Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour .
About the product
USDA Organic Chickpea Flour
Batch Tested and Verified Gluten Free
Also known as Garbanzo Bean or Besan Flour
Naturally dense flour with good binding tendencies
Great Gluten-Free alternative for baking, thickening sauces, soups and gravies!.
Chickpea Flour is a popular gluten free flour.
It can be subbed in for all purpose flour however, not in the same proportions as chickpea flour is a thicker flour.
I would start with half of the called amount of all purpose flour and work up to three quarters of the amount adding a bit of chickpea flour at a time.
I will say that chickpea flour is said to be one of the most healthy flours available.
That is because it has fiber, protein, & vitamins. As a result chickpea flour can help contribute to a lower glycemic index.
It also has some vitamins and minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Chickpea flour may also a more popular gluten free flour because holds up better than many of the others.
If you are familiar with gluten free baking then you have probably had to use a binder with gluten free flour. This is because the gluten that normally glues a bread or cracker together is gone (hence the term ‘gluten free’).
Because of its texture, chickpea flour can work as a thickener as well.
You probably have added all purpose flour to gravy in order to thicken it in the past.
Well, chickpea flour is a great gluten free alternative that can be used in the place of all purpose flour.
Easy Salted Chickpea Chips
Think of these chips as the crunchy sibling of a great hummus.
However, you surly could dip your crackers into that hummus too! 🙂
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Easy Roasted Salted Chickpeas.
- Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza.
- Mediterranean Diet Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Muffins.
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Easy Salted Chickpea Chips
Easy Salted Chickpea Chips
The perfect legume based cracker to serve with something yummy on top.
I like a great tasting hummus or maybe even a homemade guacamole dip for these crackers.
You can certainly impress your friends with this homemade cracker recipe too!
By the way, it would be easy to personalize these chips by using alternative seasonings.
You can make your crackers garlic flavored for example by using a garlic and herb flavored seasoning such as this one.
Here is what you will need to make this recipe for Easy Salted Chickpea Chips.
As mentioned above, you will need chickpea flour.
Chickpea flour is made entirely from chickpeas that have been ground up. As you probably already know, chickpeas are a member of the legume family.
Chickpeas are often referred to as garbanzo beans.
While you may see flour that called ‘chickpea flour’ it could be also called ‘garbanzo bean flour’.
It really is best to read the label on the package to be sure that what you are buying 100% chickpea or garbanzo bean flour.
Ingredients that are needed for these crackers.
- Chickpea flour – 1 cup.
- Seasonings– total of 2 teaspoons. I love Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning. I also like garlic and roasted herbs seasonings or and also another great option is Old Bay Seasoning.
- Olive Oil– 1 teaspoon.
- Water- 1/4 cup
How to make these Easy Salted Chickpea Chips.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper. The dust a flat surface or large board with a bit of extra chickpea flour of kneading later on.
- In a medium bowl blend together the flour and the seasonings.
- Stir in the olive oil then the water.
- When your dough begins to form a ball transfer the ball to the prepped working surface from the first step. If you dough is too dry, add a bit of extra water a teaspoon at a time.
- Knead the dough on the floured surface until your dough fully forms a ball. Then cut the ball in half and roll it out on the parchment papered baking sheet. Tip: cover the dough with an additional piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking to the rolling pin. Roll it to about 1/8- 1/4″ thick. Then use a pizza cutter or similar rolling cutter to cut your crackers into squares or desired shapes.
- If you have additional leftover dough you can make an additional sheet of crackers. Top will additional seasoning if desired such as Kosher Salt.
- Bake your crackers until the begin to brown. Then remove from the oven and allow to get crispy as they cool.
These crackers are a great addition to your wine and cheese pairings.
I like a Moscato and Pepper Jack or a Camembert with Sparkling wine with these crackers!
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Easy Salted Chickpea Chips
These Easy Salted Chickpea Chips are both gluten free and Mediterranean Diet Friendly. They are also a healthy snack as well.
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour – 1 cup.
- Seasonings– total of 2 teaspoons. I love Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning. I also like garlic and roasted herbs seasonings or and also another great option is Old Bay Seasoning.
- Olive Oil– 1 teaspoon.
- Water- 1/4 cup
Instructions
How to make these Easy Salted Chickpea Chips.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper. The dust a flat surface or large board with a bit of extra chickpea flour of kneading later on.
- In a medium bowl blend together the flour and the seasonings.
- Stir in the olive oil then the water.
- When your dough begins to form a ball transfer the ball to the prepped working surface from the first step. If you dough is too dry, add a bit of extra water a teaspoon at a time.
- Knead the dough on the floured surface until your dough fully forms a ball. Then cut the ball in half and roll it out on the parchment papered baking sheet. Tip: cover the dough with an additional piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking to the rolling pin. Roll it to about 1/8- 1/4″ thick. Then use a pizza cutter or similar rolling cutter to cut your crackers into squares or desired shapes.
- If you have additional leftover dough you can make an additional sheet of crackers. Top will additional seasoning if desired such as Kosher Salt.
- Bake your crackers until the begin to brown. Then remove from the oven and allow to get crispy as they cool.
Notes
These crackers are a great addition to your wine and cheese pairings.
I like a Moscato and Pepper Jack or a Camembert with Sparkling wine with these crackers!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: depending on size of crackers Serving Size: 1 cracker-Amount Per Serving: Calories: 6-10 depending on size Protein: 5g
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