Marinated Chickpeas

This recipe is a guest recipe from my pal, Marisa. She makes me birthday cakes and cooks me really good vegetarian food even though she can cook real people food. This one is one of them…a vegetarian recipe, but real people like it too.

1 14 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1/4 - 1/3 c olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

Juice of one lemon 

Handful of tender herbs (basil, tarragon, chives, parsley), minced

Mix all ingredients together.

Let marinate at least 8 hours, overnight is best. 

Uses: add to cooked pasta with Parmesan and lemon. Fancy toast. Eat by the spoonful. Add to eggs.