BEST CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKPEAS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Drain chickpeas in a strainer and rinse. Place chickpeas on several layers of paper towels and blot to dry completely. (This step is important to ensure that your chickpeas will get crispy.)
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until it starts to glisten. Add chickpeas to hot skillet (be careful of any splattering) and cook until golden brown and crispy all over – approximately 20 minutes – stirring occasionally.
3. Once cooked, transfer chickpeas to a bowl. Sprinkle cheese, garlic powder, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper over the chickpeas and toss to coat …