roasted BBQ garbanzo beans

These BBQ garbanzos are a great easy way for kids (large and small) to eat healthy.  They don't last long here (read: less than a day always).  Jeff in particular eats them like popcorn.  I like to sprinkle a few onto soups and other dishes as yummy garnish.

This last batch in particular lasted about 2 hours.  Often when I make these, I don't even bother to plate them nicely.  I just leave them in the pan on the counter and everyone knows to just come and grab handfuls.

Besides the ease of making this dish, its a great way to eat healthy and feel good.  Garbanzo beans are a great protein happy snack.

Add all the seasonings into a freezer bag and shake.  Add in two cans of garbanzo beans (rinsed and dried) and shake again.

Pour the bag contents out onto a parchment lined lipped baking sheet.  Try to get the beans into a single layer, they won't get crispy if they're all cramped and crowded!

I like to do a quick check before I bake these to make sure they are evenly coated.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes, pull the baking sheet out to stir and mix, then bake again for 15 minutes.  IF you like them to be EXTRA crunchy add 5 minutes on top of that.  Remove from the oven and let cool at least five minutes before you start munching!

These are best eaten fresh for the crispiness, but will keep for at least a week.  If they last that long bake them again for just a few minute to bring back the crunch.  Store leftovers in an airtight container in a dry cool place.

roasted BBQ garbanzo beans
Ingredients:

• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (pick your favorite)
• 2 15 oz. cans of garbanzo beans (I prefer low-sodium)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Add all ingredients except the garbanzo beans into a freezer bag and toss.
3. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and add to the bag.  Seal the bag and toss thoroughly to combine.  
4. Spread mixture thinly on a parchment lined lipped baking sheet and slide into the oven.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, then stir and bake 15 more minutes.
6. remove from the oven and allow the garbanzo beans to cool.
7. Eat warm or cooled completely.  Beans are better (crispier) when fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool dry place.