Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw chickpeas, or one 15oz can drained and rinsed.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 teaspoons of a hot curry powder OR
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method

1. Soak chickpeas overnight
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Cook Chick Peas - pressure cook in salted water for 20 minutes
4. Carefully dry the chickpeas. Removing the skins is optional and they will come off easily. The drier you get them, the crunchier they’ll be!
5. In a medium bowl, add dried chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
6. Spread chickpeas out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
8. Mix around on baking sheet and roast for additional 15-20 minutes, or until browned.
9. Cool for 5-10 minutes.