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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2012

I thought that these came out just "ok". I expected there to be a lot more flavor but I felt that it was pretty bland. I will say that the first couple of pieces were eh but the more I ate the more they grew on me. If I ever decide to make this again I will add kosher salt into the mixture to bring out the flavors more and I'll add cayenne pepper and more chili powder to intensify the heat. Also, like many of the reviewers before me I also had to increase the cook time. It took forever for these guys to roast. Probably about 30-45 minutes. I'd suggest baking at a higher temp. to see if that makes a difference.

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monicapoo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Prescott Valley, Arizona, USA

Living In: Beavercreek, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

I enjoyed these when they were hot but not so much the next day. Also I should've cooked them longer so they were slightly more crunchy.

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Jessica

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2012

less oil, cook longer, add salt

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SJMALEVICH

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

What do these taste like?

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Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Midlothian, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2011

Ok so I was real hungry and I ate one of these without cooking or seasoning and may I say YUCK how can vegetarians do it!? Determined not to waste the money I compulsively spent on these I looked up this recipe and tried it. First I accidently used curry powder rather than chili powder. I added garlic powder like everyone said. I left it in for 20 minutes rather than 15. The results were good warm chewy beans that were a little too loaded with salts. I will have to use less next time. I wanted the beans to be crunchy like a nut but this is ok too. My opinion is the addition of salts and seasonings nullify the health aspect of these beans, but if you're cooking for flavor rather than health then this recipe is worth a try. Eat quickly, they get cold quickly!

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Vincent J. Marotta III

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Middletown, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2011

I used soy sauce in place of cumin and garlic powder instead of onion powder. I also added teaspoon of sea salt. On the cook time: I stirred them again after the 15 minutes, lowered the heat to 300, and added 5 minutes to the bake time (hoping they woukd crisp more). They are flavorful, but I would have preferred them to be crispier. I am thinking that lowering the heat a little and adding more bake time could crisp them up more.

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