Simply Spiced Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)
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Home from work. Too early for dinner. Too much to do. Sure I COULD grab that back of Doritos off the husbands desk but NO! I have a better healthier idea!
I don’t dare call these "toasted" as I really just simply warm them in a skillet but let me tell you they totally hit the spot. If you are looking for a more traditional Roasted Chickpeas recipe click here for Kalyn’s. Mine are a dumb down version of hers with less spices and not as much crunch. I like them both ways this one works for me in a pinch. 
- 1 15oz can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- non-cookong spray
Mix all the dry spices together.
Spray a non-stick skillet with the non stick cooking spray. Add the beans and place over medium high heat. Cook them untouched for 1-2 minutes. Then sprinkle half the spice mixture over top tossing the skillet to coat.
Cook untouched for another 1-2 minutes (they may start popping on you) and then sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on top. Toss around in the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are nice and warm and the spices are toasted.
Don’t do what I did and eat half of the before they were done. I looked up and caught a reflection of myself in the microwave. I had to snap a pic.
Split into two servings immediately so you don’t go nuts. I almost ate the whole batch. :)
| Servings | Amt per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1/2 of the recipe | ||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs |
| 205 | 3g | 8g | 4 (3.6) |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein |
| 2g | 0g | 38g | 9g |
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I love these roasted in the oven. I’ll have to give this method a try sometime. The reflection pic of you is super cute!
I’ve been wanting to make these forever but I haven’t because it seems like they take so long. Thanks for the “dumb down” version!
I have a huge container of these on my table right now..lol..did mine in the oven..
Everyone at work always comes into the breakroom trying to figure out what I am eating, and the saying goes…if jamie is eating it, it has to be healthy…;p Good thing they didn’t see me scarfing (sp) down those spice jellybeans this weekend..
Yum, those look really good! ;)
Oooh, I like the idea of just toasting them in the skillet. I’ll have to try that if I’m in a hurry.
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I made these last night, like you, I ate half while they were cooking. These are my new favorate treat! Hot/cold-both taste great.
By the way Roni your “toddler approved” items are also college defensive end approved aswell. I trick my boyfriend and feed him off of that menu weekly! Thanks for this website, I love it!
Cant wait to try this! =d
We love Garbanzo Beans, but we’ve never made them like this before. We will have to try this recipe soon!
I haven’t eaten breakfast yet and I’m salivating! I’m making these today. One question; is the ginger fresh or dried from the jar? Thanks :)
Annie – I just used the dried stuff. This was one of those pantry quick ideas. :)
Thank you! If they’re as good as they look, they’re going to be a winner! I’ve eaten them with my eyes all day :)
The Indian curry version of garbanzo beans called ‘CHOLE’ is also very easy to make and tastes heavenly. Just saute onions and tomatoes (cut in small pieces) and then add the ginger and garlic (powder or paste) with other spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder (garam masala if you like) and finally add the canned garbanzo beans. Cook for a few minutes until the beans have absorbed the different tastes and enjoy.
Tried these out – but I second guessed you Roni to my own detriment :) I thought the spices seemed like SO MUCH so I only used about half – and naturally found them a little bland.. That will teach me! I am going to make them again your way! I did bake in the oven for about am hour though- I wanted them extra crispy.