Roasted Garbanzo Beans

By á-9182

A healthful alternative to chips, these crunchy, slightly spicy beans make a perfect party snack. Double the recipe to feed a larger crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 15 - 16 ouncecangarbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch paprika
• 1 tablespoon finely snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• Pinch coarse sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine garbanzo beans, oil, hot pepper sauce, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, and paprika. Spread in an even layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast about 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Cool for 5 minutes.

2. Toss with parsley and the pinch salt