Spicy roasted chickpeas

Did you know chickpeas aren’t really peas? They’re garbanzo beans! And their nutty taste makes them perfect for snacking any time — like while you watch your favorite flicks.

These low-calorie roasted chickpeas are packed with fiber and protein, so you’ll get full without binging while you binge-watch. They’re also rich in teeth-strengthening phosphorus and folic acid, which keeps your mouth healthy by promoting cell growth. 

 

Ingredients

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    2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans 

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    2 tablespoons olive oil  

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    1 teaspoon ground cumin

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    1 teaspoon chili powder

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    ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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    ½ teaspoon sea salt 

 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Drain cans of garbanzo beans and rinse with water.
  3. Spread beans on paper towel and let dry for 30 minutes.
  4. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper and spread dried beans evenly on sheet.
  5. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes until crunchy.
  6. Transfer to a bowl and mix with olive oil.
  7. Stir in seasonings. 
  8. Enjoy!

 

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