Chili Powder-Roasted Chickpeas

I make this a lot. Great as a snack, you can give it any flavour you like by using different spices. When I am in a hurry I make it from canned chickpeas, otherwise I use dried chickpeas. Cooking time does not include soaking and cooking dried chickpeas.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed or 1 1⁄2 cups dried garbanzo beans
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak in plenty of water for 6-24 hours.
2. Drain, cook in plenty water for about 1 1/2 hour.
3. Drain and proceed as follows.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Grease baking sheet with the oil.
6. Mix salt pepper and chili powder (or whatever spices you want to use) in a big plastic bag.
7. Add chickpeas and shake until coated.
8. Place chickpeas on baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden and crisp.