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
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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 (sub parsley)
- 3 tbsp toasted pistachios , finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan). Arrange the oven racks 20 cm/8″ apart for air circulation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Carrots: Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Yogurt Sauce: Mix ingredients in a bowl and set aside for at least 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Extra Sauce: Mix until combined.
- 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