Spicy Maple Roasted Carrots (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Carrots

01 - 16 Dutch carrots or 600g regular carrots, scrubbed and trimmed

→ Spicy Maple Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
04 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
05 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Crispy Chickpeas

07 - 400g can chickpeas, drained
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ¼ teaspoon onion powder
12 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Extra Sauce (Optional)

14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - ½ tablespoon sriracha

→ Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce

16 - 1 cup plain yogurt
17 - ½ teaspoon garlic, finely grated
18 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
19 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
20 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

→ Garnishes

21 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
22 - 3 tablespoons toasted pistachios, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (200°C). Arrange racks 8 inches apart for air circulation.
02 - Spread drained chickpeas on tray. Toss carrots with spicy maple sauce. Place both in oven, carrots on top shelf.
03 - Remove chickpeas after 10 minutes, season with oil and spices. Return to oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
04 - Roast carrots for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
05 - Mix yogurt sauce ingredients and let rest 20 minutes. If using extra sauce, combine maple syrup and sriracha.
06 - Spread yogurt sauce on plate. Top with carrots and their juices. Add extra sauce if using, sprinkle with chickpeas, cilantro, and pistachios.

# Notes:

01 - Components keep best when stored separately
02 - Chickpeas stay crispy for about 2 hours
03 - Can substitute honey for maple syrup
04 - Can use regular carrots cut into quarters