Easy Crispy, Crunchy, Tasty, Healthy Snack - Baked Chick Peas

I love Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas). I especially love it when I make Hummus. Middle Eastern food is sooooooooooo tasty! I had cans of Garbanzo Beans in my pantry for Hummus and I read about frying them. I tried frying them in olive oil and they were very tasty, but a little greasy. Then I tried baking them and I got almost the same result so I want to share it with you. As a snack, they disappear quickly. I just love the crunch. They are a healthy snack and also can be tossed in salads.

****1 can of Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) My favorite is S & W Premium Garbanzo Beans. They are the most tasty and the salt in it is just right.

****1 Tablespoon of a good tasting olive oil

**** table salt (optional)

First step: Turn oven on at 400 degrees

Open can and pour into a strainer and drain liquid

Rinse beans under running water

Pour beans onto a paper towel

Cover with another paper towel and pat dry

Put beans in a bowl and add 1 Tablespoon Olive oil and mix well so the oil coats the beans

Pour beans onto a cookie sheet (you do not need to grease the cookie sheet) and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven

Bake beans for 35- 40 min. until it's crispy and light golden brown. You must move the beans around (flip and turn them) about every 10 minutes so they don't burn (this is very important)

Take them out of the oven, let them cool and start munching. They also can be tossed with a little sea salt . You can also add your favorite spices to them to or a dash or two of hot sauce to fire them up. Enjoy!

I doubled this recipe (used 2 cans of beans) That is a nice amount to serve 4 people.