Description
These Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that makes a perfect main course or side. The combination of sweet and spicy roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, and creamy yogurt sauce creates a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and halved lengthwise)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for yogurt)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Carrots and Chickpeas: In a large bowl, toss the carrots and chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized and chickpeas are crispy.
- Make Yogurt Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Assemble: Spread yogurt sauce on a serving dish, top with roasted carrots and chickpeas, and garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roast chickpeas separately on a different tray.
- You can substitute vegan yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- This dish works well as a vegetarian main or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
