Chickpeas Recipe (Garbanzo Beans)

I have 3 recipes for Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans). 2 are for snacks and the other is a meal in itself.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

1 can (12 oz.) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)  drained
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt (optional) OR
garlic salt (optional) OR
cayenne pepper (optional)  OR
Cajun Spice

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chichpeas, olive oil, and season to taste with salt, garlic salt, cayenne pepper or cajun spice. Spread on cookie sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until browned or crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.


Jumpin' Jack Flash Chickpeas

1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 can (12 oz) Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoninng
1 tsp Creole seasoning (Cajun spice)
black pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Pour beans into hot skillet. Stir in lemon-pepper and a few grinds of black pepper and Creole seasoning. Cover and cook stirring often, until beans are golden brown and begins to 'jump' around in the pan, about 5 minutes.


Saucy Chickpeas

2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
4 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste (optional)

In a microwaveable safe dish, mix together chickpeas, tomatoes, curry powder and garlic.  Cook in microwave on High for 5 minutes, or until hot.

SOUNDS DELICIOUS! Thanks!