When it comes to eating legumes, it seems like hummus gets all the love. But chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are more than just some faddish health food (though they are awfully good for you).

Roasting peppers concentrates their flavor and lends them a smokiness that complements their natural sweetness. It’s an easy technique to master and you can roast a lot of peppers at the same time without much extra effort. Here’s a quick tutorial and several ideas for making use of the fruits (vegetables?) of your labor.