Spicy Maple Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Spicy Maple Carrots:

1. Carrots (1 lb, peeled and sliced into sticks)
2. Maple syrup (2 tablespoons)
3. Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
4. Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
5. Chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
6. Cumin powder (1/2 teaspoon)
7. Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Crispy Chickpeas:

1. Chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
2. Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
3. Cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
4. Smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
5. Cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon, optional for extra heat)
6. Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Yogurt Sauce:

1. Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
2. Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
3. Garlic (1 clove, minced)
4. Fresh dill or parsley (1 tablespoon, chopped)
5. Salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation Steps:

Spicy Maple Carrots:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss carrot sticks in the maple mixture until well coated.
4. Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and caramelized.

Crispy Chickpeas:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the rinsed chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
3. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
4. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.

Yogurt Sauce:

1. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill or parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly:

1. Arrange the roasted carrots and crispy chickpeas on a serving platter.
2. Drizzle yogurt sauce over the top.
3. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors in this Spicy Maple Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce dish!