LOWER CARB SNACKS
Avoid 3.30-itis with these quick, easy, lower-carb and low GI snacks using the humble chickpea
BASIC CURRIED ROAST CHICKPEAS
PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS
SERVES 10 AS A SNACK
2 x 420g cans no-added salt
chickpeas
1½ Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
Freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp curry powder
or gluten-free curry powder
1 Preheat oven to 180°C (fanforced). Drain the chickpeas and pat dry with a tea towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
2 Tip the chickpeas onto a roasting tray. Drizzle over the oil, caraway seeds, mustard seeds and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas are golden brown.
3 Add the curry powder to the chickpeas and toss to combine.
Nutrition info
PER SERVE 263kJ, protein 3g, total fat 3g (sat. fat 1g), carbs 5g, fibre 3g, sodium 18mg • Carb exchanges ½ • GI estimate low • Gluten-free option • Lower carb
CURRY LEAF POPCORN
PREP 5 MINS
COOK 5 MINS
SERVES 1 AS A SNACK
Mix 80g curried chickpeas with a handful of lightly salted popcorn, a few fresh curry leaves and 1 tsp curry powder or gluten-free curry powder. Fry the mixture in ½ tsp olive oil, cool slightly and dig in.
Nutrition info
PER SERVE 528kJ, protein 4g, total fat 7g (sat. fat 1g), carbs 8g, fibre 6g, sodium 52mg • Carb exchanges ½
• GI estimate low • Gluten-free option
• Lower carb
CHICKPEA BOMBAY MIX
PREP 5 MINS
COOK 10 MINS
SERVES 1 AS A SNACK
Mix 60g curried chickpeas with
1 Tbsp unsalted peanuts. Spread over a small baking tray and bake in oven preheated to 180°C (fan-forced) for 10 minutes.
Mix with 1 tsp raisins.
Nutrition info
PER SERVE 596kJ, protein 6g, total fat 9g (sat. fat 1g), carbs 9g, fibre 4g, sodium 19mg
• Carb exchanges ½ • GI estimate low • Gluten free
• Lower carb
CURRIED HUMMUS
START TO
FINISH 5 MINS
SERVES 1 AS A SNACK
Use a hand held blender or small food processor to blitz 60g curried chickpeas with the juice of ½ lime, 2 tsp tahini, and a handful of coriander leaves, adding enough water until you get to your desired consistency. Season to taste with pepper. Serve with ½ small cucumber & half a small carrot, cut into sticks.
Nutrition info
PER SERVE 677kJ, protein 6g, total fat 10g (sat. fat 1g), carbs 9g, fibre 8g, sodium 56mg
• Carb exchanges ½ • GI estimate low • Gluten free
• Lower carb