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Za’atar Maple Roasted Carrots

Za’atar Maple Roasted Carrots: Sweet, Savory, Simply Delicious

Za’atar Maple Roasted Carrots are a quick, vegan, and gluten-free dish that delights with its sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots and Chickpeas
  • 4 medium Carrots thick, chunky for best caramelization
  • 1 can Chickpeas canned for convenience
  • 2 tablespoons Za’atar Spice Blend found in most grocery stores
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup can substitute with agave syrup
For the Herby Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Yogurt cashew or soy yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Miso Paste white or yellow recommended
  • 1 medium Lemon use both zest and juice
  • 1 clove Garlic or ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with parsley or dill

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking trays
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the carrots with oil, Za’atar spice, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Arrange them cut side down on a baking tray.
  3. Pat the chickpeas dry and coat them with oil, Za’atar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the second baking tray.
  4. Roast both trays in the oven for about 30 minutes, tossing the chickpeas halfway through.
  5. While roasting, mix the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and miso paste in a small bowl. Stir in herbs and adjust salt.
  6. Once roasted, combine carrots and chickpeas in a bowl, drizzle lemon juice and maple syrup, and toss gently.
  7. Serve over a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with herby yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to include red pepper flakes for spice and adjust sweetness based on carrot type.

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