Chickpeas or garbanzo beans…however you like to call this particular bean, they are delicious. This bean is used in many different ways. Have you eaten humus? That is made using this bean. They are great in salads, soups, cold pasta, bean salad, the possibilities are endless.
Cooking the chickpeas this way makes it a fun snack by itself or fantastic tossed on salad! This can be considered an appetizer to serve along with other party finger foods.
My daughter is on holiday break from college. We’ve been having fun experimenting with food. She wanted to make this. So we did! She threw together the ingredients and I baked and stirred it. Team effort.
Making this is almost as easy as eating them! Here goes:
2 cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained. Pat dry!
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt. Or sea salt. (can omit all together)
1/4 cup grape seed oil (can use olive oil or coconut oil)
Preheat oven at 425 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients coating the chickpeas evenly.
Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir one time and bake again for another 10 minutes. Done. Serve warm or cold. (I couldn’t wait and ate them hot right out of the oven!)
All ovens cook differently so peak in on them. (I have an oven light which makes it convenient.) I’ve baked them at 450 degrees and stirred them two times during cooking.
Also, you can cook this on the stove. The texture you are going for is slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You may like it dryer so cook/bake longer and less cook/bake for softer. Either way you like it, it will be delicious!
This can be made hundreds of ways. Keep in mind the oil helps to crispy it up and to help the seasonings stick to it. Use your imagination and toss the chickpeas with your favorite seasonings. Chili power, powdered onion, powdered garlic, Worcestershire sauce! When done baking try sprinkling Parmesan cheese over it! YUM! Give it a try and please let me know the amazing ways you’ve made this!
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