Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　50 minutes (plus overnight soak)

　　These tasty (no-allergy!) nut alternatives are great to have out around the holidays. Give them to the kids in rolled-up parchment-paper cones (as shown).

　　

Ingredients

Makes 3 cups

　　1 cup dried garbanzo beans

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　2 tablespoons raw (or regular granulated) sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

1. Soak the beans overnight in cool water. Drain and pat them dry with paper towels.

　　

Step 2

2. Preheat oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 3

3. In a bowl, toss the beans with the vegetable oil and sugar.

　　

Step 4

4. Spread them in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast them in the oven until crunchy and no longer soft in the centers, about 45 minutes. (Stir them a few times to prevent burning.)

　　

Step 5

5. Immediately toss the beans in a bowl with the cinnamon and salt. Cool and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

　　Tip:

　　For a savory snack, try tossing the beans with salt, paprika, and freshly ground pepper instead.