Description
These Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that makes a perfect side or light main. The sweet and savory maple-glazed carrots paired with crispy chickpeas and tangy yogurt sauce result in a dish that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots (peeled and halved lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chickpeas:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Water to thin if needed
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon wedges
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Carrots: In a bowl, toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them on one side of the baking sheet.
- Prepare the Chickpeas: In a separate bowl, toss the chickpeas with the remaining olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the other side of the sheet.
- Roast: Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the carrots are caramelized and tender, and the chickpeas are crispy.
- Make the Yogurt Sauce: While roasting, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Thin with water if needed.
- Serve: Smear yogurt sauce on a plate, top with carrots and chickpeas. Garnish with herbs, lemon, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roast the chickpeas longer separately.
- Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version.
- Great as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
