Spicy Toasted Garbanzo Beans and Pistachios

Spicy Toasted Garbanzo Beans and Pistachios

 

2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

1/4 C. corn oil

1 tsp. coarse sea salt

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 C. shelled raw pistachios

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss garbanzo beans with next 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer mixture to rimmed baking sheet. Bake until garbanzos are golden and crisp, stirring occasionally with metal spatula, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature.)  Stir pistachios and thyme into garbanzo mixture. Bake until beans and pistachios are crunchy, about 12 minutes. Transfer mixture to bowl and serve warm.

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