Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce
A delightful dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors with crunchy roasted chickpeas and creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner or as a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
For the roasted carrots
- 16 pieces Dutch carrots, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed (keep 2cm/1" of tops for looks)
- 600 g regular carrots (5 medium), peeled, cut into quarters
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or 2 1/2 tbsp honey)
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the crispy chickpeas
- 400 g can chickpeas, drained but not dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 0.5 tbsp sriracha
For the yogurt sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 0.5 tsp garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander/cilantro leaves (sub parsley)
- 3 tbsp toasted pistachios, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan). Arrange the oven racks so they are 20 cm/8" apart for good air circulation.
- Drain the chickpeas and spread them on a tray while still wet.
- Toss the carrots with maple syrup, sriracha, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roasting
- Place both trays in the oven, putting the carrots on the top shelf.
- After 10 minutes, remove the chickpeas from the oven. Push them to one side of the tray, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Roast the carrots for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until they are tender and caramelized on the edges.
Yogurt Sauce
- Mix all yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and let sit for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to mix well.
Assembly
- Spread the yogurt sauce on a plate, place the roasted carrots on top, scraping any juices from the tray.
- Drizzle with extra maple and sriracha sauce if desired, and add crispy chickpeas, coriander, and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure that the chickpeas are drained well for extra crispiness. Adjust sriracha based on your spice preference. This dish can be served at room temperature or warm, and is great as a main dish or side.