Garbanzo Greatness

I have been making this for years.  I usually make it as a snack, a snack that is devoured by my family within seconds!  Tonight I made it as a side for dinner.  Threw it on the plate with some heated and shelled edamame.  It was a beany taste-sensation in our mouths!

Crunchy Chickpeas:

Martha Stewart

1 can (19 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1 pinch of freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon garam masala, dried oregano, or ground cumin

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Drain, rinse, and pat dry chickpeas. Toss chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and either garam masala (an Indian blend), dried oregano, or ground cumin.

Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and just beginning to crisp, about 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

pre-bake

garbanzo and soy bean combo