1 can chick peas rinsed and drained
olive oil
garlic powder
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper

Put chick peas in zip lock bag and pour a little olive oil on them, just enough to coat them, then add seasonings. Mix well and put on cookie sheet in 400 oven for about 30 - 45 mins or until they are golden and crispy.

Marlen’s Garbanzos Fritos (Fried Chickpeas)

3 T olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can tomato sauce
2 cans garbanzos (chickpeas), drained well
2 chorizos cut up (Spanish, not Mexican) or 1 cup of any cooked sausage, cut into slices or cubes (such as kielbasa)
1 cup pre-cooked ham cubes (boiled or smoked)
Salt, pepper and oregano to taste
1 small can chopped red pimentos, drained well

In saute pan, heat oil and add the onions and peppers until the onions are translucent. Add garlic cloves and tomato sauce. Mix well. Add garbanzos, sausage and ham. Cook, stirring well for about 1-2 minutes, until all ingredients are amalgamated. Season to taste. Add red pimentos. Heat through. Serve over white rice.

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