Description
This One-Pan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed plant-based meal featuring caramelized roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, and a creamy lemon-tahini drizzle. Smoky spices, golden edges, and hearty texture make this easy sheet-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots & Chickpeas:
1 ½ pounds carrots (about 6–7 medium), peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and thoroughly dried
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
For the Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
3–5 tablespoons water (to thin)
Optional for Serving:
Quinoa, rice, or mixed greens
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Sesame seeds or chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large rimmed baking sheet inside while it heats.Season the Vegetables:
In a large bowl, toss carrots and thoroughly dried chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.Roast:
Carefully spread mixture onto the hot baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until carrots are tender with caramelized edges and chickpeas are golden and slightly crisp.Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until smooth and pourable.Assemble:
Serve roasted carrots and chickpeas over your choice of base. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and garnish as desired.
Notes
Dry chickpeas extremely well for maximum crispiness.
Do not overcrowd the pan — use two pans if needed.
Dressing will thicken at first; keep whisking and add water gradually.
Stores in refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
