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Crunchy Toasted Garbanzo Beans and Pistachios
Satisfying trail mix. Try it, you’ll like it! And, of course, the variations are endless. Yes, it’s a little spicy (you can make it to suit your taste buds), but remember that cayenne pepper increases circulation. Nuts like pistachios as part of a balanced diet can lower blood pressure in folks with hypertension. Lots of fiber, protein and good fat in this mix too!
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
| 2 15½ oz cans organic garbanzo beans | 1 tsp black pepper |
| ¼ c olive, macadamia or grapeseed oil | ½ tsp cayenne pepper |
| 1 tsp coarse Celtic sea salt | 1 cup shelled pistachios |
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drain garbanzo beans and toss in bowl with next four ingredients. Spoon mixture to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until garbanzo beans are golden and crisp, stirring from time to time, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir in pistachios and serve. If you and yours don’t consume on the spot, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle….