Fried Chickpeas

from about.com

Prep time: about 1 minute.
Cooking time: about 7 minutes.


Ingredients:
1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Drain, rinse, and then dry chickpeas in a towel.
2. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the chickpeas and all other ingredients and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the peas begin to pop; about 7 minutes.
3. Drain chick peas on a paper towel, taste and adjust seasonings.