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Joy Nemerson at SideChef
Hi, I'm Joy! When I’m not developing recipes or producing SideChef content I explore entomophagy aka I EAT BUGS! I cook “Uncomfortable Comfort Food” -See GetBuggie on IG for more!
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For the last year, I have leaned on heartwarming, familiar, and simple cacio e pepe for comfort. To pay homage to the popular dinner I wanted to turn it into a fun, snackable, but still savory granola. With DIY puffed rice, crispy chickpeas, and a boost of buggie power this is an easy and healthy snack for any occasion. Sustainable food has never been more delicious!
2HRS
Total Time
$0.79
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
![Chickpeas](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/d88114d2-f604-47d7-9f25-b6c4b939ba8f.jpeg?d=96x96)
1 can
(15 oz)
(15 oz)
Chickpeas
liquid reserved
![Gluten-Free Oats](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/d2eac3d4-dd7a-473d-8ea6-c64aa384b4f9.jpeg?d=96x96)
2 cups
Gluten-Free Oats
![Pepitas](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/0846fa06-0ac3-4755-bd28-9a3ec6d90a5b.jpeg?d=96x96)
1/3 cup
Pepitas
![Za'atar](/next/default-ingredient.de7daf67ae2b.png?d=96x96)
1 tsp
Za'atar
![Cricket Powder](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/3010de52-cef4-469e-8345-ebd8cb758933.jpeg?d=96x96)
2 Tbsp
Cricket Powder
optional
![Vegetable Oil](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/3250326f-a032-4a01-96d9-575ac125f403.jpeg?d=96x96)
4 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
![Pecorino Romano Cheese](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/bac92973-be51-47a8-9e53-3f7500a18b33.jpg?d=96x96)
4 Tbsp
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
![Roasted Mealworms](/next/default-ingredient.de7daf67ae2b.png?d=96x96)
4 Tbsp
Roasted Mealworms
or Roasted Edible Insect of Choice
optional
Puffed Rice
![Vegetable Oil](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/3250326f-a032-4a01-96d9-575ac125f403.jpeg?d=96x96)
1 cup
Vegetable Oil
up to 2 cups
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
591
Fat
43.8 g
Protein
12.1 g
Carbs
41.5 g