Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Spice It Up

There's something about summer and BBQ potato chips that just seems to go hand-in hand. They're practically a picnic staple. But they don't seem like such a great summer nosh when it comes time to slip into that bikini! So what's a girl to do? Branch out, my dear! Here's a snack idea that provides all the spice of BBQ chips, with far fewer fat and calories courtesy of Tanya Zuckerbrot, M.S., R.D., author of "The F-Factor Diet". And the good news is, you can eat more than one!
Spiced Garbanzo Beans
2 15.5-ounce cans garbanzo beans 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1. Preheat over to 350 F. 2. Drain garbanzo beans and place in a bowl. 3. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well to coat. 4. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread garbanzo beans out in a layer and bake in oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. 5. Place in a bowl and serve warm.
Makes 8 servings. nutritional content per serving: 198 calories, 33 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 11 g protein, 3 g total fat, 0 g sat. fat, 267 mg sodium

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