Description
These spicy maple roast carrots with crispy chickpeas and a tangy yogurt sauce are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and spicy carrots pair perfectly with the crunchy seasoned chickpeas, all topped off with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
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Carrots:
- 16 Dutch carrots, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed (keep 2cm/1″ of tops for looks)
- 600 g/ 1.2 lb regular carrots (5 medium), peeled, cut into quarters
Spicy Maple Sauce (for carrots):
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or 2 1/2 tbsp honey)
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Crispy Seasoned Chickpeas:
- 400g/ 14 oz can chickpeas, drained but not dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Extra Sauce (optional):
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha
Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander/cilantro leaves
- 3 tbsp toasted pistachios, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan).
- Chickpeas & carrots – Drain the chickpeas then spread on a tray (still wet). Toss the carrots with the Spicy Maple Sauce ingredients. Put both trays in the oven (carrots on the top shelf).
- Crispy chickpeas – Remove the oven-dried chickpeas from the oven after 10 minutes. Toss well with oil and seasonings, then return to the oven until crispy.
- Roast the carrots for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Yogurt Sauce – Mix the ingredients and set aside for flavors to develop.
- Assemble – Spread yogurt sauce on a plate. Pile on the carrots, drizzle with extra sauce if desired. Top with chickpeas, coriander, and pistachios.
Notes
- Spice note: Roasting reduces spiciness. Adjust sriracha to taste.
- Carrots: Dutch or regular can be used.
- Extra sauce: Adds caramelization and tang.
- Pistachios: Optional for flavor and texture.
- Roasted chickpeas: Crispy outside, soft inside. Best eaten fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg