Garbanzo Bean Snack (Healthy Snacking)

Garbanzo Bean Snack in a bowl with halved lime on white surface.

5 from 1 vote

Eating this tender Garbanzo Bean Snack with sliced cucumber is an easy weekday treat. Four ingredients to this refreshing bowl of goodness with spicy-so-good flavor of your choice. I top the bowl with my smoky salsa macha and tangy lime. If you're into iron rich chickpeas you're gonna love this.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican-American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt

Keyword: garbanzo con chile, garbanzo snack, garbanzos, healthy snacks

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Erika Garibay - LQC Recipes

Equipment

Vegetable peeler
Knife
Bowl
Spoon to mix

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked chickpeas garbanzos, canned or homemade
2 cups Fresh cucumber diced large
1 tsp Salsa macha or chili powder of choice
1/2 whole Lime or lemon
Sea salt optional

Instructions

To make the fresh chickpea and cucumber snack

Rinse, drain, and chill chickpeas in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Peel chilled cucumber of skin, remove center core, and slice.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl with chile, lime, and gently mix.

Notes

Recipe yield: 4 cups of fresh garbanzo con chile + cucumber snack.
Storage: Best eaten freshly mixed. Proper storage in a food safe container with lid under refrigeration. Eat within 3-4 days for best taste.
Combine all ingredients once ready to eat it for maximum cucumber crunch. Otherwise it'll get soft.
This recipe was made using homemade chickpeas that were previously refrigerated.
Salt: Sprinkle with sea salt if your chickpeas are unsalted.
Other toppings: Chamoy is also a popular choice on this snack.
Substitutions cucumber for jicama if you prefer a hint of sweet. Additional vegetable to use, tender cooked and sliced chayote.

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