Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts
Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts bakes chickpeas until crisp, then tosses them with pistachios, cumin, thyme, and a hint of cayenne for a toasty, peppery bite. The contrast of crunchy legumes and nuts with warm spices makes it a standout side for roasted meats or grilled vegetables, and it’s equally snackable straight from the pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, toss the garbanzo beans with the oil, sea salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Move the mixture to a shallow casserole dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring now and then, until the garbanzo beans are golden and crisp, about 20 minutes. Take them out of the oven, stir in the pistachios and thyme, then bake for 10 more minutes, or until the beans and pistachios are lightly crispy. Serve right away.
- Calories 327.3 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.28 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 9.67 g 4%
- Total Fat 30.49 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 3.96 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 145.62 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.03 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 46.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 327.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, Fresh Thyme, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts healthy?
- Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 327.3 calories and 9.28 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.62 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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