roasted salty sweet chick peas

What could be better than a snack item that is actually good for you? (Don’t answer that. Because though fibrous and healthy things are delightful, what I really want are Cheez-Its. But pretend I didn’t say that.) Chick peas, people! They’re the new thing! Roast them up and they get all crispety-crunchety. You can put them on salad, eat them with friends over beers, snack on them while you watch period films - the possibilities are so tempting! 

Roasted Salty Sweet Chick Peas
1 can pre-cooked chick peas 
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pepper (red, white, black, it's up to you!)
1/4 tsp salt
sprinkling granulated sugar


Give the chick peas a good rinse and put in a bowl. Spoon the oil on top and then the honey (Use the same tablespoon and the honey just slides right off - a cooking tip that I love!) Sprinkle on the rest of the spices and pour onto a baking sheet covered with wax paper. (It helps them crunch up more). Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until shriveled looking. 


Modifications: Maybe you're not a salty-sweet kind of person? Substitute the sugar and honey for a tad more salt and spice. Or if you want all sweet, omit the salt and add more cinnamon and sugar! 

Today the sun is shining and I'm feeling ready to attack the day! Have fun snacking on your chick peas, I know I will in between English lessons and Zumba class.


One more thing, I made some changes to the recipe catalog. Hopefully this format will make finding some new recipes easier for you. Ciao!