Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Lemon and Cayenne Pepper

Guys!  If you learn only one recipe from this blog - this should be it.  This is one of my all time favorite healthy snacks.  This can be eaten as a quick easy meal because of the protein content it provides, or as a quick TV snack to have a beer and watch the game.  If your having some girls over tonight and need a great appetizer that has a zing, roasted garbanzo beans with lemon and cayenne pepper is a great one.  Throw some fresh chopped cilantro in there to for a great zesty flavor.  Offer them a cold beer and some of these garbanzo's fresh out of the oven and they will think your the king of the kitchen.

Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Lemon and Cayenne Pepper

2 cans garbanzo beans (washed)

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper

Juice  of 2 large lemons

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Roll garbanzo beans in a mixture of cayenne, salt, pepper and lemon.  Place on lightly greased pan and put in the oven at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until crispy golden brown.  Be careful not to burn and make sure to rotate the beans for even cooking. Take the beans out when they are crispy and golden.  Allow to cool and serve in a bowl, squeeze in any excess lemon juice and top with some fresh chopped cilantro.  They should be crunchy, spicy and delicious.  If you don't want them too spicy than do half a tablespoon of cayenne pepper.  I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it becomes a regular healthy and easy snack for you.