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    Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

    Dec 11, 2018 3 minutes
    BY ANDREW JANJIGIAN

    Roasted, salted chickpeas have long been popular in the Middle East. In 1875 they were so well-liked that Armenian composer Dikran Tchouhadjian named his operetta after a peddler of the snack: Leblebici Horhor Aga (Master Hor-Hor, the Chickpea Vendor). Roasted chickpeas have become trendy in the United States, too. It’s easy to see why: They boast the crunch and saltiness of chips and pretzels, but they’re protein-packed and lighter on oil.

    Recipes are straightforward:

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