Make healthy snack of Roasted Chickpea for Zone Diet
Roasted Chickpea is a nutritious and tasty snack that can be incorporated into the Zone Diet. Chickpeas are a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients such as iron and magnesium.
The Zone Diet is a popular weight loss and health-promoting diet that emphasizes balancing protein, carbohydrates, and fat in every meal to maintain optimal hormone balance and blood sugar control. It is based on the principle that the ideal macronutrient ratio for health is 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat.
A serving size of roasted chickpeas that would fit into the Zone Diet could be approximately 1/2 cup, which would provide about 15g of protein, 25g of carbohydrates, and 8g of fat.
Incorporating roasted chickpeas as a snack into the Zone Diet can help you meet your protein and fiber needs while providing a satisfying and crunchy snack that is low in calories and can help support weight loss and overall health.
Here is a recipe for the mouthwatering Roasted Chickpeas (Bhuna Chana) –
Roasted Chickpea Snack (Chana)
Equipment
- 1 non-stick skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 350 g chickpeas (Chana) drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chickpeas to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes until they start to become golden and crispy.
- Drizzle the spice mixture over the chickpeas and stir to coat them evenly.
- Continue to sauté the chickpeas for another 2-3 minutes until they are fully cooked and crispy.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked, remove them from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the roasted chickpeas hot as a delicious and nutritious snack.
