Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts

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If you are looking for a unique and flavorful side dish for just about any meat, this is it! I was never a garbanzo bean fan until I made this amazing, zesty, and impressive recipe!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained

  • ¼ cup corn oil

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

  2. In a bowl, toss the garbanzo beans together with the oil, sea salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until garbanzo beans are golden and crisp, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir in pistachios and thyme, and continue baking an additional 10 minutes, or until beans and pistachios are lightly crispy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

563 Calories
31g Fat
59g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 563
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Sodium 1224mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 10mg 56%
Potassium 726mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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