Crunchy Garbanzos

We've all been there. It's not quite time for lunch, and you've already had breakfast. Your stomach is crying out to you, "feed me! I'm so hungry!" And you reach for your water, thinking it might just be thirst, because you don't want to mess up your careful dieting.

Nope. The water just doesn't quite do it, and those chips in the cupboard, or in the break room are just calling your name.

But, pause. Do you really want those salty, chemical filled potato chips? Do you really want orange covered dust from those Doritos covering your fingers and face all day, MOCKING you? 

Well, this week's recipe is a crunchy, spicy, healthy snack made from just a few ingredients. The prep is minimal and the satisfaction is massive. Basically, you need to make + pack these immediately because they are really, really, good.

Spicy Oven Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Gather:

2-15oz cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp sea salt

Method:

Heat oven to 450 and place a rack in the middle

Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss together until evenly coated

Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet with a rim around the sides

Bake until crisp, 30-45 minutes. Do not let chickpeas blacken.

Allow chickpeas to cool before placing them in an airtight sealable container or bag

They will keep for a few days...but they probably won't last that long!

Arm yourself with the right snacks to keep your hunger in check between meals, or pack these up for a day at the beach, or for a long ride in the car. Feel free to play with the spices used in this recipe, try rosemary and garlic, or tahini and turmeric, make it work for your cravings!