Tuesday, March 5, 2013



Crispy, Sweet Chick Peas (Garbanzos) 
KID APPROVED


  • 1 cup dried chick peas (garbanzo beans) or 1 can, rinsed, dried and soaked or sprouted 
  • 1 tbsp canola oil or any vegetable oil 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (not absolutely required) 
  • Honey to taste 
  • Salt to taste

Directions
Soak dry beans overnight in cool water. Drain, pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a bowl, toss the beans with oil, cinnamon, and salt. (If required, only for taste)
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread beans in a single layer on sheet.
Roast them in oven until crunchy and no longer soft in center, 45 minutes to an hour, stir them a few times to prevent burning.
Transfer the beans back to a bowl and toss with salt and some honey. Cool and serve.

TIP: Lose weight by adding a handful to meals or salads - Up your vegetable intake
Extremely tasty, very cheap and keeps you regular too!

The good: This food is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. 
It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein and Copper, and a very good source of Folate and Manganese.

Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4325/2#ixzz2NHx1Q9bp

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