Description
Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant dish combining caramelized sweet and spicy carrots, crunchy chickpeas, and creamy garlic-infused yogurt sauce. This healthy, flavor-packed recipe is perfect as a vegetarian main or side dish and is sure to impress with its balanced textures and zesty garnishes.
Ingredients
For the Carrots:
- 16 Dutch carrots, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed (leave ~2 cm tops for presentation)
or 600 g (1.2 lb) regular carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise - Spicy Maple Sauce:
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or 2.5 tbsp honey)
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp cooking salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 can (400 g/14 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cooking salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ tsp finely grated garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp cooking salt
Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves (or parsley)
- 3 tbsp toasted pistachios, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set oven to 200°C (425°F).
- Prepare the Carrots:
- For Dutch carrots, scrub and trim tops, leaving ~2 cm for presentation.
- For regular carrots, peel and quarter lengthwise.
- Make the Spicy Maple Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine maple syrup, sriracha, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Roast Carrots:
- Arrange carrots on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Pour spicy maple sauce over carrots and toss evenly.
- Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare the Chickpeas:
- Spread drained chickpeas on another baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast alongside the carrots for 30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
- Make the Yogurt Sauce:
- Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Spread yogurt sauce on a serving platter.
- Arrange roasted carrots over the sauce.
- Top with crispy chickpeas.
- Garnish with coriander and toasted pistachios.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm as a side dish or light vegetarian main course.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat carrots and chickpeas in the oven for best results.
- Vegan Option: Substitute yogurt with a plant-based alternative.
- Spice Level: Reduce sriracha for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Global Fusion
