Don't ever buy a bag of chips again!

I am serious. After making these delectable crunchy treats, I no longer have the need to scarf down tongue wrinkling salt n' vinegar chips, or those Fiery Habanero Doritos that put my mouth in flames, or even my all time favorite, stale cheesy Cheetos..mmmm....

And what is this Master Substitute junk food that I speak of? Chick peas! Yes! Chick peas! Soak em, cook em, toss em and roast em. Make your own spice mix to flavor them, or buy one of those Kernels brand popcorn flavor bottles.

I will admit, they do take a little bit of time and effort, but they are worth it. They are high in protein, extremely low in fat, and will satisfy you whenever you may get the munchies. Try it out.

Ingredients

1 cup dried chick peas, soaked overnight
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt (or other spice mix of your choice)

Directions

1. Boil the soaked chick peas for about 45 minutes, until cooked through, but not mushy. Alternatively, if you have a pressure cooker you can do it in there, but be VERY careful that you do not overcook them! I would recommend cooking them for about 7-8 minutes with the pressure cooker on, then turn the stove off and leave them in the cooker until all the pressure has been released on its own (about another 15 minutes).
2. Spread the cooked chick peas (discard any excess water) out on a tray, and let them cool and steam out for about 10 minutes.
3. Place in a big bowl and toss only in olive oil.
4. Place back on tray and bake for about 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven. You WILL need to toss them occasionally so that they bake through evenly.
5. You will know they are done because they will be nice and crunchy. After the 40 minutes, if they are not done, then you may need to keep them in a little longer. This all depends on the size of your chickpeas and your oven.
6. Toss in your favorite spice mix and enjoy!