Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts

10 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“If you are looking for a unique and flavorful side dish for just about any meat, this is it! I was never a garbanzo bean fan until I made this amazing, zesty, and impressive recipe!” - by TENSMOM

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1/4 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

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Original recipe yields 4

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
In a bowl, toss the garbanzo beans together with the oil, sea salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until garbanzo beans are golden and crisp, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir in pistachios and thyme, and continue baking an additional 10 minutes, or until beans and pistachios are lightly crispy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
563 cal
28%

Fat
30.6 g
47%

Carbs
58.8 g
19%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LAMBEEBABY

Nov. 15, 2004

"This was outstanding. I reduced the amount of pistachio nuts(unsalted)to half a cup and put them in the food processor for a rough chop and flavor to go through the dish. I also reduced the salt to 1/..." See more2 teaspoon. I had the leftovers the next day, they were great when cold too. Thanks Tensmom."

Danielle

Apr. 29, 2008

"I had to make a few changes to this recipe based on what I had in my kitchen. I used olive oil, red pepper flakes and dried thyme as substitutes. I also added 1 tsp garlic powder. This tastes best aft..." See moreer it has cooled."

Sugar Luver

Aug. 25, 2006

"I made this without the pistachio nuts as a salad topper. The flavor was excellent without being too overpowering. I liked them salty. They'd make a great snack too. Thanks! There should be more r..." See moreecipes with garbanzo beans/ chick peas."

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