Chickpeas are high in fiber, protein and healthy fats. They have a low glycemic index and are beneficial for blood sugar regulation, heart health and healthy digestion. They’re also really inexpensive dried or canned and I cook them about once a week in various iterations.

Craving a little twist on the regular hummus recipes I was finding online, I roasted up some pepitas. The result? A more full bodied, nutty, yet still light hummus.