Roasted Chickpeas

So simple, so delicious, and SPICY (if you want)! PRINT recipe here

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• 2 cans drained and rinsed garbanzo beans or chickpeas (yes they are exactly the same thing)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil 
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Toss chickpeas with olive oil and spices; spread out on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Bake for 30-45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.  Watch towards the end, they will brown very fast. 

Optional items: you can use any type of spice you like: chili powder, oregano, fresh herbs, etc. You can also experiment with different types of EVOO, we used Citrus Habanero and they were soooo good!

Fabulous chickpea facts!

• 12.5 grams of fiber in 1 cup
• 14.5 grams of protein in 1 cup
• only 268 calories in 1 cup
• High in B Vitamin Folate

Great afternoon pick-me-up snack for adults and kids!