Roasted Soy Beans

Roasted soybeans are a seriously underrated snack—packed with fibre and plant-based protein to help keep your blood sugars steady and your gut feeling good between meals. Bonus: they add the perfect crunch to salads, yogurt bowls, or even a quick trail mix.

*You can find dry soy beans at most bulk food stores if you can’t find them in your usual grocery store.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw, dry soy beans

• 4 cups water

• 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, soak dry soy beans in 4 cups water for 8-12 hours. Beans will absorb up to three times their size.

2. Drain and rinse the beans.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F.

4. Toss soybeans with olive oil and salt.

5. Arrange onto baking sheet. Use a spatula to toss beans every 12-15 minutes.

6. Bake beans until golden brown. Total cooking time can vary widely depending on amount of water absorbed. It may take anywhere from 25-45 minutes.

7. As they start getting more golden, toss the beans more often - every 6 minutes or so.

8. Let cool and enjoy!

9. Snack on them by themselves, toss onto salads, add into a trail mix or mix with popcorn for a satisfying snack!