Roasted Garbanzo Beans

 

A savory snack without the guilt? Hummus is made from garbanzo beans, also knows as chickpeas. While they do contain carbs, your body actually needs carbs from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for energy—the closest-to-nature kind of carbs. Garbanzo beans qualify as legumes. Eureka! Let’s take a look at the two ways I roast them below.

 
 
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Elements

1 (15-OZ) CAN GARBANZO BEANS,DRAINED AND RINSED

1 TABLESPOON VIRGIN OLIVE OIL OR AVOCADO OIL

1/2 TEASPOON SEA SALT

1/4 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER

1/2 TEASPOON GARLIC POWDER

1/2 TEASPOON PAPRIKA

1/4 TEASPOON CAYENNE PEPPER, OPTIONAL

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°f (204°c).line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.

  2. Pat the garbanzo beans dry with a clean towel to remove as much moisture as possible; makes them crispier.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the garbanzo beans with the oil until evenly coated.

  4. Add sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using; mix to combine.

  5. Spread the garbanzo beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the beans are golden and crispy.

  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Alternate Option

Instead of the seasonings listed above, add 3 tablespoons of dry ranch seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce—so yummy and a great option to make side-by-side the above recipe for gatherings with little effort. Super Bowl Sunday, pool parties, and even in a small bowl on a charcuterie board, these crunchy yums don't disappoint.

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x, Melissa

Healthy SnacksMelissa ChildressGarbanzo, Chickpeas, SavoryComment