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I hope this thing is still on because I have a lovely little snack idea to share with you. I discovered it first, where else, Pinterest, but then I haven't stopped making it since. Whenever we need a quick, wholesome snack this is what we are turning to. Surprisingly and deliciously addictive. I haven't even bothered with any seasoning other than a sprinkle of sea salt. Jorn, Simonne and Vaughn can not get enough of these. We're lucky enough that we don't have to "sneak" any foods into our kids diet, they are adventurous eaters, but these offer a refreshing break from carb-based snacks which can be so much easier to reach for. 

You can find the original recipe here. Again, I haven't done anything other than just sprinkle them with some salt. You can just drain a couple of cans early in the day and let them sit until the afternoon/after school so they get nice and dry. That way when you roast them you'll get a nice crispy outer texture. They're so good that they won't last more than a minute or two on the table but, boy, would they be delicious on your dinner salad too. 

I know I mentioned it before but I am using Instagram a lot these days. If you do too, find me there as spiderwomanknits. Lots of pics of what we've been up to these days. 

Hope your Spring is off to a lovely start!

xoxo

Spidey

Comments

[Julie]

I've seen this before and considered making it, but it seems I'm the only one who'll eat garbanzo beans in this house. However, given your endorsement, I am going to try it! I have half a can languishing in the fridge, and now I know what to do with them. Also, I love the color in your photos! The napkin pops out on a gentle texture of brown and the beans look tempting.

[Caitlin]

Do you think they would pack well? I'm always looking for new things to pack in the kids snack bag.

[Abi]

I don't know :( They're best eaten warmed and honestly, they really won't last once they get out of the over because they'll just get gobbled up instantly. For real! But, maybe if you found a longer, slower method of dehydration? That might work.

[Abi]

Go for it! You'll love them! My kids are crazy for them. Thanks so much for your compliments too :)

[Donna Tensuan]

Looks great! I have a lot of little people in my house that might enjoy this for snack time. Thanks!

[Shara]

i tried these a few weeks back but they weren't crispy...i'll try the tip of letting them drain all day or overnight and try again...I love chickpeas!

[Kathy]

Yum! I have a couple cans knocking about so i'll have to give these a whirl. Thanks and welcome back!

[Monkey Lobster]

WHAAAAAT!!! when did you come back? I thought you were gone forever. So glad to see you here.

[yarnydays]

Delicious. I want to make some!

[evelyn]

I'm definitely going to make these this weekend. My whole family loves chick peas! Thanks.

[Jasmine]

Hi Abi Spidey lady-

I saw your super lovely Pinterest link button over on your sidebar... do you have an html copy of it I could steal? and use on my blog to link to my pinterest? pretty please? or where did you find it?

[Abi]

Hey :) Go to Pinterest and the select the "Help" menu. Scroll down and there is a link to "add the Pinterest button to your blog or website". It will generate a button for you.

[Darcy]

Hey there, just letting you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! I was so chuffed to discover you.
The post is over here:
http://morganhausen.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/blogger-awards-installment-2/

[Elizabeth]

Hi, I just found your blog, (googling knitting and Chile) and by a strange coincidence I cooked chickpeas today. I haven't seen them in cans here, only dried. My girls love chickpeas so I might have to try this recipe.

Seems we have a few things in common, (besides a spider)!

[Garden Bags]

Those pics are making me so hungry, looks delicious.