Description
These Thanksgiving Honey-Roasted Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas & Yogurt are a colorful, flavor-packed side dish perfect for any holiday table. Sweet roasted carrots, crispy spiced chickpeas, and tangy yogurt come together to create a bright and balanced Thanksgiving dish that is simple, healthy, and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs whole carrots, peeled
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plain whole-milk yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Carrots: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel carrots and slice any large ones in half lengthwise. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Season the Carrots: Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp honey. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Prep the Chickpeas: Pat the chickpeas dry with a towel. Spread them on a separate baking sheet or next to the carrots. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast: Bake both pans for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. The carrots should be tender and caramelized, and the chickpeas should be crispy and golden.
- Prepare the Yogurt: Stir the yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice if desired for extra brightness.
- Assemble: Spread the yogurt in a thick layer on a serving platter. Arrange the roasted carrots on top. Spoon the crispy chickpeas over the carrots.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle any remaining honey from the pan over the top and garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm.
Notes
For extra crunch, roast chickpeas for an additional 5–10 minutes. Use rainbow carrots for a more colorful presentation. To make this recipe dairy-free, swap the yogurt for coconut yogurt and replace honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 3mg