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Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Spicy maple roast carrots with crispy chickpeas and yogurt sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines sweet, spicy, and tangy elements. Perfect for a satisfying and nutritious meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale

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 (sub parsley)
  • 3 tbsp toasted pistachios , finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan). Arrange the oven racks 20 cm/8″ apart for air circulation.
  2. Chickpeas & Carrots: Drain the chickpeas and spread on a tray (still wet). Toss the carrots with the Spicy Maple Sauce ingredients. Put both trays in the oven with carrots on the top shelf.
  3. Crispy Chickpeas: After 10 minutes, remove the oven-dried chickpeas. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chickpea spices, salt, and pepper. Toss well and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  4. Carrots: Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  5. Yogurt Sauce: Mix ingredients in a bowl and set aside for at least 20 minutes to develop flavors.
  6. Extra Sauce: Mix until combined.
  7. Assemble: Spread yogurt sauce on a plate. Pile on carrots, drizzle with extra sauce, if using. Sprinkle over chickpeas, coriander, and pistachios. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the yogurt sauce.
  • Adjust the spiciness of the dish by varying the amount of sriracha in the sauces.
  • Feel free to customize the garnishes with your favorite nuts and herbs.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg