Roasted Siracha-Lime Soybeans

Roasted Siracha-Lime Soybeans

Makes about 2 ½ cups of beans

Takes about 1 hour (not including soaking)

These make a great snack with a lot of protein and pack a flavor punch to boot.  I started making these to kick my pistachio habitat (too expensive).  They are super easy to make and since dry soybeans rarely cost more than $1.50/lb, it’s a very cheap snack if you’re on a budget.

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cup dry soybeans

1 tbsp siracha

1 tbsp olive oil

1 ½ tsp lime juice

¾ tsp smoked paprika

1. Soak the soybeans overnight.  Make sure to add a lot of water since they swell to a large size.

2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

3. Drain the soybeans and remove any loose skins (these burn).  Spread them out on a baking sheet.  Bake for about 45 minutes or until shrunken and lightly brown.  Use a spatula to move beans around around 15 minutes or so to ensure even cooking.

4. Meanwhile, combine the siracha, oil, lime juice, and paprika in a bowl.  Mix.

5. Add the soybeans into the other ingredients and stir to coat.  Spread them back out on the baking sheet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Allow soybeans to cool before serving or storing.  If beans start to get soft and lose their crunch after a couple of days, pop them back in the oven for a few minutes and they should crisp up again.