Tasty, spiced Faux Nuts

Tasty, spiced Faux Nuts

This is an easy way to enjoy a spicy treat…just like nibbling on nuts, but without the fat!  Also, great if you have a nut allergy.

Ingredients:

2 Cans of Chick Peas

Spices (Chili Powder, Granulated Garlic, Basil, Dash of Cayenne Pepper, Dash of Salt, Pepper, Basil) All mixed together

Coconut Oil

Rinse the Chick Peas under cold water until the foam disappears (this is a good way to start with any Chick Pea recipe, this reduces gas!)

In a large bowl, place the Chick Peas, add the spice mixture and mix well.  Add about ¼ cup of the Coconut Oil, mix.

In a large, heated, Cast Iron Skillet, cook the beans until they are crisp.

At this point, they make a great snack!   

But I take it one step further…This is really cool!

Place the cooked chick peas on a plate to cool.  When cooled, place them in a Dehydrator – on high for a few hours, until dried and crispy.  Add a little more seasoning, if you wish and ENJOY!

This is the Excallibur Dehydrator that I use...