Za’atar and Lemon Roast Chickpeas
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gaiam. All opinions are 100% mine.
When it comes to working out, I’m a classes kind of a girl. I can’t just go to the gym and do it on my own – I feel awkward and don’t really know what to do. Plus, even with an ipod loaded with great music, I find running to be completely boring. Classes keep me interested and never seem to get old – I especially love hula hooping, yoga, and dance classes. Unfortunately, class schedules don’t always work with my schedule. For some reason, places don’t like to schedule them after 6:00, which means if I’m working late, I probably won’t make it in time. Workout DVDs are good for filling in the gaps, but I get bored with them after 3 or 4 times (let alone sticking with them for the full 30 days that they usually say is needed to get results).
So when I heard about GaiamTV I thought it was a pretty cool idea – it’s basically like Netflix streaming for yoga and cardio classes. Unlike the classes at the gym, these are available 24/7 and can be accessed on the computer, ipad, and on Android systems. You can even customize workouts based on your goals – like losing weight, toning, or increasing energy. I signed up for a 10 day free trail last week, and it’s definitely made it easier for me to find time to get in a workout on busy days. The subscription is a little pricey at $9.95 per month, but if you think about it that’s way less than the gym and only the cost of about 1 yoga class at a studio.
Everyone can sign up for a free 10-day trial, but Gaiam is also giving away a free month subscription and a yoga mat so one of you can try it out for even longer. Simply leave a comment on this post or on another participating blog (see the full list in the contest rules) for a chance to win. And help spread the word by following @GaiamTV on Twitter and by sharing this post on your social networks with the hashtag #GaiamTV.
Za'atar and Lemon Roast Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 can 15.9 ounce Chickpeas
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon Za'atar found in Mediterranean and gourmet shops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400*F.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas .Pat dry with a towel and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and za'atar. Mix to combine, then spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the chickpeas, stirring occasionally, for an hour to a hour and a half, or until slightly crunchy.
Za’atar is one of my favorite things ever & I always have it on hand. This would have never occurred to me & I’m making a tray of these first thing in the morning!
I’d love to try these online classes!
It is a nice giveaway, but I agree with you that $10 a month is pretty pricy. I think they’d get more sign-ups if they lowerd the price.
I am definitely going to check out Gaiam TV. I am also a classes kind of girl.
Thanks for the recipe–I adore roasted chickpeas, and these sound delicious.
Thank you for the giveaway opp and the recipe!
Those chickpeas look delicious and I need a new yoga mat!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
Ever since my daughter made roasted chickpeas with little success I have been seeking out recipes for her. The za’atar and lemon combinations sounds perfect to me.
This is an awesome reminder to write my Gaiam post! Though I love running OUTSIDE, I hate doing anything at the gym that isn’t a class. Right now I can kind of rearrange my life to accomodate them but that won’t always be true! These chickpeas sound like a delicious post workout snack!
oh oh oh enter me!