Favorite Snack #2

... is crunchy and spicy chickpeas, a Romanian recipe my mom shared with me.  This snack has become a staple in our home, especially when we have guests over.  It's healthy and quick to make.   The batch I made today was devoured in 10 minutes, so next time I'll plan on making 2 batches. 

Ingredients:

1 can of chickpeas that is drained, rinsed, and dried really well with a paper towel

1 tablespoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon garlic powder (you can use fresh garlic, you just have to grate it)

Spicy pepper - I used 1 Serrano pepper that I grated (jalapeño is also a good option)

Salt

Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

2-3 tablespoons of olive oil

2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Mix all ingredients well.

Place the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Make sure the chickpeas are spread out without covering each other.

Bake until golden brown and crunchy on the outside.

Enjoy with a cold beer or a cocktail.

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