TOASTED CHICKPEA SNACK ENJOY DAN:

                       TOASTED CHICKPEA SNACK by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounces’ dry chickpeas

4 cups water

1 tablespoon baking soda

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/4-teaspoon EACH chili powder, paprika. ground coriander, and curry powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pinch EACH black pepper, and kosher salt

1 dash red chili pepper

Top with sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS: (preheat oven to 400 F)

1.   Place water, baking soda in stock pot; add dry chickpeas, oil bring to a boil.

2.   Simmer on low heat, stirring, until almost tender, about 15 minutes.

3.   Drain the chickpeas and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

4.   In a bowl whisk chickpeas with olive oil and next 8 ingredients.

5.   Stir to combine.

6.   Add chickpea mixture to a baking sheet, place in single layer.

7.   Roast in a preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and slightly crispy, about 45 minutes.

8.   Top with sesame seeds.

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