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Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce

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A vibrant, flavor-packed side dish or light meal featuring sweet and spicy roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, and a cool, herby yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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  • For the Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas:
  • 1 lb carrots, scrubbed and halved lengthwise (or kept whole if small)
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted very dry
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • For Serving (Optional):
  • Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or cilantro)
  • A drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, chickpeas, olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized and the chickpeas are crispy.
  5. While the carrots and chickpeas roast, make the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley, minced garlic, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  6. To serve, spread the yogurt sauce on a platter or individual plates. Top with the roasted carrots and chickpeas. Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispy chickpeas, make sure they are patted very dry before tossing with oil and spices. You can adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The yogurt sauce may separate slightly; just give it a stir before serving.

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