Roasted Spicy Garbanzo Beans

          

A healthy dish filled with good complex carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Fat-free Feta works great with this recipe. This recipe makes a great afternoon snack or delicious side dish.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Pour the olive oil into an ovenproof pan. Stir the garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper into the olive oil and mix well. Add the garbanzo beans and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until garbanzo beans turn golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with feta cheese and thyme. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 197 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
Cholesterol: 17 mg
Fat: 11.6 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Sodium: 419 mg