Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)

　　2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil (preferable extra-virgin)

　　2 cinnamon sticks, halved

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

　　1/4 cup fresh coriander

　　

Step 1

Dry chick-peas completely between layers of paper towels.

　　

Step 2

In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably non-stick) heat 3 tablespoons oil with cinnamon sticks over moderately high heat until cinnamon is fragrant and sauté chick-peas, shaking skillet, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer chick-peas to a bowl and toss with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve chick-peas warm or at room temperature.