Coated Chickpeas

Coated chickpeas are roasted chickpeas covered in a thin, crunchy coating, a familiar snack in Lebanon often enjoyed alongside nuts and seeds. They are commonly eaten by the handful, set out in a bowl when guests visit, added to a mixed nut platter, or packed as a snack for work, school or the road. Some people also sprinkle them over salads for extra crunch. At Dekenet Al Nes, coated chickpeas are found with the nuts and are sold by the kilo, so you can take as much or as little as you need. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store in Baaqline, in the Chouf, where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill, cutting down on plastic waste and single-use packaging.