If you are having friends over to celebrate this month, remember that you control the food so it doesn’t have to be just peanuts and crisps.
Here’s just a couple of ideas for some Nutritionally Responsible party nibbles. These are both easy to prepare ahead of time. Don’t be put off by the long cooking time, there’s very little you need to do once you get these started.
Crunchy Chickpeas
Pre-heat oven to 150°C. Rinse canned chickpeas and dry using a clean tea towel. I normally do two tins at a time. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for approx 2 hours, giving them a shake occasionally. When cooked they should be crunchy.
You can now store these in an airtight container until your party.
Just before serving, while still in the container, add a dash of olive oil, freshly ground salt and pepper, and chili and/or garlic to taste. Give them a good shake to coat fully.
Cinnamon Apple Chips
Pre-heat oven to 120°C. Use a mandolin (or veg peeler) to finely slice 2-3 apples. Lay the apple pieces on a baking tray and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for approx 2 hours til crisp.
You can now store these in an airtight container until your party.
Enjoy!
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