Description
A cozy and flavorful dish featuring roasted carrots and chickpeas, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 can Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ Fresh Lemon
- Fresh Herbs (like parsley or cilantro, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Combine sliced carrots and chickpeas in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle in the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add fresh lemon juice over the roasted veggies and toss gently.
- Divide into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and optional toppings like yogurt or feta cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or add protein options like grilled chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted carrots, chickpeas, vegetarian, easy dinner, healthy recipe