Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce
Spicy maple roast carrots with crispy chickpeas and yogurt sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes. The tender, caramelized carrots are enhanced by a delightful glaze of maple syrup and sriracha, while the crispy chickpeas provide a satisfying crunch. Topped off with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, this dish not only looks beautiful on the plate but also packs a nutritious punch, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Dutch carrots (with tops trimmed)
- 600 g regular carrots (peeled and cut into quarters)
- 400 g canned chickpeas (drained)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F.
- Toss the carrots in maple syrup, sriracha, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread them on a baking tray.
- Drain the chickpeas slightly and mix with olive oil, spices, and maple syrup. Place on another tray.
- Roast the chickpeas for 25 minutes and the carrots for approximately 30 minutes until caramelized.
- In a separate bowl, combine yogurt ingredients; let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Plate yogurt sauce as a base, top with roasted carrots and chickpeas, then garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg