When you want a low-fat crispy, salty snack...think CHICKPEAS!

I am a sucker for salty snacks that pack a crunch..I'd been hooked on soya beans lately, I wanted to wean myself off them and find an alternative.  I'd tried roasted chickpeas before, bought from a store but they threatened to cost me dear in dentist bills. HARD!?  Like eating rocks.

This morning I decided to be adventurous (oh the headiness of it all) and have a go at making my own.

I grabbed a carton of garbanzos (chick peas) and drained off the water.  Rolled the little mites over a kitchen towel and then threw them on a baking sheet, doused liberally with herbsalt and ground black pepper, and popped them into my fan oven at 200 degrees with fan.  I left the overndoor open slightly so they wouldn't steam.  It took about 20mins to get them nice and crunchy on the outside.  I returned to jiggle them around the baking sheet to let moisture escape two or three times.

I was pleased with the result and went on to polish off half of the results within minutes.

The are healthier than potato chips/crisps....go on give them a go.   I also tried them with a dusting of chili powder and made a savoury sprinkle for my soup and pasta by grinding the roasted beans in a coffee grinder.  I expect curry powder would be a good seasoning too.

What is your favourite salty snack?