
Roasted Chickpeas with Blue Cheese & Cocoa
4 servings
A palate challenging snack - our recipe for Roasted Chickpeas with Blue Cheese & Cocoa is list of strange sounding combinations that somehow actually work. Honey, cinnamon and cocoa will take your flavors in a sweet direction, while blue cheese, olive oil, sea salt and the chickpeas will keep the snack savory.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas (17 oz.)
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp acacia honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- sea salt
- 3 oz Castello® Traditional danish blue, crumbled into small pieces
Preparation
Preparation1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly under cold water, then dry them in a kitchen towel.
3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for about 45 minutes or until crisp.
4. Combine the warm chickpeas with oil, honey, cinnamon and cocoa – grill them for 10 more minutes in the oven.
5. Let the chickpeas cool, then toss with the crumbled Castello® Traditional Danish Blue.