Maple Roast Carrots Chickpeas (Print)
Caramelized carrots with maple-sriracha glaze, crispy spiced chickpeas, and cooling yogurt sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Carrots
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16 Dutch carrots, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed (or 600g/1.2lb regular carrots, peeled and quartered)
→ Spicy Maple Sauce
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3 tablespoons maple syrup (or 2½ tablespoons honey)
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2 tablespoons sriracha
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1½ tablespoons olive oil
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¼ teaspoon cooking salt/kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Crispy Seasoned Chickpeas
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400g/14oz can chickpeas, drained but not dried
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon cooking salt/kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Extra Sauce (Optional)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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½ tablespoon sriracha
→ Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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1 cup plain yogurt
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½ teaspoon garlic, finely grated
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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¼ teaspoon cooking salt/kosher salt
→ Garnishes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander/cilantro leaves (or parsley)
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3 tablespoons toasted pistachios, finely chopped
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C/425°F (180°C fan). Arrange oven racks 20cm/8" apart for air circulation.
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Drain chickpeas (keep wet) and spread on tray. Toss carrots with Spicy Maple Sauce ingredients. Put both trays in oven, carrots on top shelf.
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Remove chickpeas after 10 minutes. Push to one side, add oil and seasonings, toss well. Return to oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
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Roast carrots 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized on edges.
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Mix all yogurt sauce ingredients in bowl. Let sit 20 minutes for flavors to develop.
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If using, combine maple syrup and sriracha for extra sauce.
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Spread yogurt sauce on plate. Add carrots with all pan juices. Drizzle with extra sauce if using. Top with chickpeas, coriander, and pistachios.
# Notes:
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Spice level is mild as roasting reduces sriracha's heat
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Chickpeas won't stay crispy longer than a couple hours
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Can be served as a side or main dish