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Spanish Roasted Garbanzos

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time2 minsCook Time20 mins

Research has shown that simply the act of eating legumes like garbanzo beans will lower the A1c score of Type 2 diabetics. This is a delicious, spicy way to get yours.

Spanish Roasted Garbanzos

 1 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
 ¼ tsp sea salt or Himalayan
 ¼ tsp smoked paprika
 cayenne powder
1

Preheat oven to 400° F.

2

Put garbanzos in a bowl, add the oil and the spices, and mix carefully without breaking the garbanzos, but making sure they're all evenly coated.

3

Spread beans evenly on a cookie sheet, and bake for 20-30 minutes, shaking occasionally to make sure they get roasted evenly. Bring them out when they are crispy.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

¼ cup

Amount per serving
Calories100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 100mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 2.5g
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.