Here is an easy recipe that is sure to please your taste buds.  These roasted chickpeas pair well as a side dish for any summertime BBQ…give them a try and opt for roasted chickpeas as your side dish tonight instead of baked beans! This recipe also works wonders atop salad greens and as a ‘go-to-snack’ in a Ziploc bag for your afternoon nibble!

Ingredients

• 1 can chick peas
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom
• 1 tsp. fresh oregano
• 2 garlic cloves
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• Dash of Nu-Salt and pepper

Directions

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Drain chick peas and rinse well with cold water.  Let sit for 15 minutes in a colander to drain.
• Toss beans with olive oil and all above ingredients (except fresh oregano).
• Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer; roast for 50 minutes or until browned.
• Serve warm with Galaxy Vegan Parmesan Cheese and fresh oregano.
• Enjoy!