Roasted Chili Lime Chickpeas

Usually I'm a "sweets" kind of girl.

I've got what they would call a sweet tooth.

Salty or sweet you ask?  Sweet.

Obviously.

But you know what?

Every once in a while a "sweets" kind of girl needs a "salty" snack.

So guess what...

I made one.

And I'm going to share it with you.

Awkward one sided conversation...complete.

Roasted Chili Lime Chickpeas

...adapted from The Kitchn

Makes: 1 small bowl   Prep Time: 5 minutes  Cook Time: 40-45 minutes   Total Time: 50 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 (15oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon chili powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon - 1/2 teaspoon salt (depending on how much you love salt)
• chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Spread chickpeas that have been drained, rinsed, and patted dry, onto the baking sheet in a single even layer.
3. Roast chickpeas for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
4. Combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
5. When chickpeas are nice and crunchy (but not burnt!) remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
6. Transfer chickpeas to bowl and toss to coat.
7. Enjoy! 

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