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Spicy Maple Roast Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas & Yogurt

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A vibrant and flavor-packed dish featuring sweet and spicy maple-roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect as a substantial vegetarian main course or a side dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Carrots

  • 16 Dutch carrots or 600g regular carrots
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 4 tbsp garlic oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Chickpeas

  • 400g canned chickpeas (drained but slightly moist)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For the Maple-Sriracha Glaze

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings (Optional)

 

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Toasted pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrots
    • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
    • Wash and peel carrots, slicing diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
    • Toss carrots with maple syrup, cumin seeds, garlic oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roast the Carrots
    • Spread seasoned carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  3. Prepare the Chickpeas
    • Drain chickpeas and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes to remove moisture.
    • Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Roast for another 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
  4. Make the Yogurt Sauce
    • Combine yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Stir well and let sit for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Prepare the Maple-Sriracha Glaze
    • Mix maple syrup, sriracha, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust thickness by simmering (for thicker) or adding more maple syrup and sriracha (for thinner).
  6. Assemble the Dish
    • Spread yogurt sauce on a serving plate. Arrange roasted carrots on top, drizzling with any leftover juices and glaze.
    • Top with crispy chickpeas, fresh cilantro, and toasted pistachios.

Notes

  • The chickpeas are best served fresh as they stay crispy for about 2 hours after roasting.
  • The yogurt sauce can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
  • Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days, but let them come to room temperature before serving to avoid reheating the yogurt sauce.

 


  • Author: Lise
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 362 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg