Chickpea "Nuts"

Step 1

Original Recipe: Rinse and drain chickpeas; pat very dry with paper towels, discarding any loose skins. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes until crisp, shaking occasionally. Remove from oven and transfer to bowl; toss with seasonings if desired. Chickpeas with continue to crisp as they cool.

Step 2

Honey-Sesame: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas with remaining ingredients. Return to oven for 5 minutes until caramelized and crisp.

Step 3

BBQ: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas in brown sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Step 4

Masala: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas in garam masala, cumin, ginger, and cayenne. Return to oven for 5 minutes until dry and crisp.

Step 5

Spicy Buffalo: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas in cayenne pepper hot sauce. Return to oven for 5 minutes until dry and crisp.

Step 6

Maple-Cinnamon: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas in maple syrup, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Return to oven for 5 minutes until caramelized and crisp.

Step 7

Parmesan-Herb: Follow Original Recipe instructions, then toss roasted chickpeas in Parmesan, garlic powder, rosemary and lemon zest.