Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

This recipe originally appeared on TasteForLife.com.

Prep Time:

45 minutes

Number of Servings:

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
¹⁄₂ tsp cumin
¹⁄₂ tsp paprika
1 Tbsp red chili pepper flakes

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Discard any skins that peel off.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and add chickpeas. Stir until beans are evenly coated.
Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Teeny-tiny garbanzo beans pack loads of fiber and protein and leave you feeling full.
The heat generated from red chili pepper flakes has been rumored to boost metabolism.

Nutrition Info:

416 Calories, 22 g Protein, 68 g Carbohydrates, 12 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 258 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Folate, ★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, ★★★ Phosphorus, ★★ Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), K, Potassium