Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 415g | |
| Calories 1546 | |
| Calories from Fat 287 | 19% |
| Total Fat 33.76g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 3.82g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1263mg | 53% |
| Potassium 3562mg | 102% |
| Total Carbs 244.11g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.2g | 234% |
| Sugars 42.96g | 29% |
| Protein 77.73g | 124% |
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