Roasted soy snacks 4 ways

Roasted soybeans are a good source of polyunsaturated fats, which can lower cholesterol. They're also rich in omega-3s, which can lower the risk of heart disease, and dietary fiber, which helps maintain the digestive system. Make our herbed soy snacks or look below for three variations.

Herbed soy snacks

• 8 ounces dry roasted soybeans (2 cups)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan spread roasted soybeans in an even layer. In a small bowl combine thyme, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle soybeans with thyme mixture. Bake in a 350° F. oven about 5 minutes or just until heated through, shaking pan once. Cool completely.
2. To store, place in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. To use, eat plain or mix with popcorn or other party mixes. Makes 16 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 75 cal., 3 g Fat, total (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 4 g carb., 27 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 7 g pro.

Sweet Chili Soy Snacks

Prepare herbed soy snacks as directed, except increase garlic salt to 1/2 teaspoon and combine with 2 teaspoons brown sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; sprinkle over soybeans before baking. Omit thyme and ground red pepper.

Sesame-Ginger Soy Snacks

Prepare herbed soy snacks as directed, except combine 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; sprinkle over soybeans before baking. Omit thyme, garlic salt, and ground red pepper.

Indian-Spiced Soy Snacks

Prepare herbed soy snacks as directed, except combine 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt with ground red pepper; sprinkle over soybeans before baking. Omit thyme and garlic salt.