Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dish with these Spicy Maple Roast Carrots paired with Crispy Chickpeas and a refreshing Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce. Perfect for a side or light main course!
Ingredients
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Carrots:
- 16 Dutch carrots, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed (keep 2cm/1" of tops for looks)
- 600g/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: Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan) and adjust the racks for optimal air circulation.
- Prepare chickpeas & carrots: Spread drained chickpeas on a tray and toss carrots with Spicy Maple Sauce. Roast both in the oven.
- Crisp chickpeas: After 10 minutes, toss chickpeas with oil and spices. Return to oven until crispy.
- Roast carrots: Roast carrots for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Make yogurt sauce: Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Let flavors meld.
- Prepare extra sauce: Mix additional sauce ingredients if desired.
- Assemble: Plate by spreading yogurt sauce, topping with carrots, extra sauce, chickpeas, coriander, and pistachios. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by reducing or increasing sriracha.
- Add extra sauce for caramelization and tangy flavor.
- Toast pistachios for added flavor and crunch.
- Ensure chickpeas are crispy outside yet soft inside.