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Alexandra Murcier (Liberal dietician-nutritionist)
Too often ignored, this dried vegetable has made a comeback at aperitif time, where it is transformed into a delicious crunchy snack.
Chips, sausage, peanuts, breadsticks… As an aperitif, many savory snacks vie for first place on our tables. However, not all of them are good for your health, unlike this dried vegetable – ultra tasty, once grilled – which could soon give a “little extra” to your evenings.
Crispy chickpeas, the new star of aperitifs
Should we (re)present it to you? Chickpeas are part of the pulse family. Rich in fiber and vegetable proteins, it also contains minerals and vitamins essential for health.
It helps maintain good intestinal transit, reducing the risk of constipation. The fiber in chickpeas also increases the feeling of satiety, which can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight.
With its benefits, chickpeas have found a place of choice in everyday diets: hummuschickpea and feta salad, couscous, falafel, chickpea curry… There is no shortage of recipes highlighting it.
But it is in a new form that it has recently attracted hundreds of Internet users… The star of the moment is indeed the grilled chickpea, even downright crispy (placed in the oven with a fillet of olive oil and some spices).
A healthy and terribly delicious snack that allows you to snack as an aperitif without feeling guilty – while still feeling full.
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Our expert’s opinion on the subject
Alexandra Murcier seems rather in favor of this culinary trend.
“Chickpeas are part of the legume family, so they are rich in vegetable proteinsinteresting for vegetarians in particular, and in carbohydrates, but with a low glycemic index. In other words, they do not cause the blood sugar level to vary too much. she indicates.
“Grilled or in the form of hummus, they represent an interesting alternative for an aperitif, provided you pay attention to the quantity of oil present in the hummus and the bread that you possibly eat with it. says the expert. Before concluding: “On the other hand, they do not burn fat, as some point out, and they are not suitable for everyone from a digestive point of view. Be careful of significant bloating if you are sensitive to this legume!”