Spicy Chickpeas

Ingredients:

  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans
  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked or regular paprika
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt

 Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Dry them well by putting them in a kitchen towel and then rolling them around. Put into a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, cayenne and sea salt. Add chickpeas and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Halfway through baking, shake the tray to toss the chickpeas.
  5. Remove from oven and place into a serving bowl. Store in an airtight container  on the counter for 3 days.