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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: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 5 as a side, 2 - 3 as a main 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender, caramelized carrots with crispy seasoned chickpeas, all topped with a creamy lemon garlic yogurt sauce. A delightful vegetarian option that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course.


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

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan). Arrange the oven racks for air circulation.
  2. Chickpeas & Carrots – Drain the chickpeas, spread on a tray, and toss the carrots with the Spicy Maple Sauce ingredients. Roast both trays in the oven.
  3. Crispy Chickpeas – Remove the oven-dried chickpeas, season, and roast until crispy.
  4. Roast Carrots – Roast for 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  5. Yogurt Sauce – Mix ingredients and let flavors develop.
  6. Assemble – Spread yogurt sauce, add carrots, extra sauce if desired, chickpeas, coriander, and pistachios. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust spiciness to taste
  • Add extra sauce for caramelization and tang
  • Toast pistachios for flavor and texture
  • Roast chickpeas until crispy outside but still soft inside

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 304 cal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 632mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg