A flavorful and healthy bowl featuring roasted carrots and chickpeas, seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, and drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Vegetables
1.5poundscarrots(about 6–7 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
15ouncechickpeas(canned, rinsed, drained, and thoroughly dried)
Seasoning
3tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonground cumin
0.5teaspoongarlic powder
0.5teaspoonsalt(or to taste)
0.25teaspoonblack pepper(or to taste)
Dressing
0.25cuptahini
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1–2tablespoonsmaple syrup(or honey if not vegan)
3–5tablespoonswater(to thin)
Garnish
Quinoa, rice, or mixed greens
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Sesame seeds or chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place baking sheet inside while it heats.
Toss carrots and chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread mixture onto the hot baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add water until smooth.
Serve roasted carrots and chickpeas over base. Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice after roasting.