This is one of my favorite snack recipes.  It's quick, easy and versatile and is full of protein and fiber.  Feel free to alter the spices to your liking. :)

Ingredients:

• 2 cans organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil... though the coconut oil leaves a distinct taste)
  
• Pink Himalayan Salt & Pepper, to taste 
  
• Garlic Powder, to taste
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  
• Empty chickpeas into colander and rinse thoroughly.
  
• Pour chickpeas and olive oil into iron skillet or other baking pan. Use your hands to coat the chickpeas with the oil.
  
• Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder (or other spices). Using hands again, move the chickpeas around to be sure they're coated.
  
• Place pan in preheated oven.
  
• After 5 minutes, remove pan and use a spoon or spatula to turn chickpeas.
  
• Leave in oven an additional 5-7 minutes, or until chickpeas begin to brown.
  
• Allow to cool.
  

Most people have commented that these are a lot like boiled peanuts... probably more the texture than the taste. 

They're great as a snack or to add to a salad for added protein and texture.  

And seriously... play with the seasonings.  I also make these using a creole seasoning -- a great spicy snack!

Enjoy!

If you're trying to cut back on white starches like white potatoes, this is a great alternative to mashed potatoes.  The  carrots and parsnips complement each other quite well -- the carrots add some sweetness and the parsnips give it a little spice.