One-Pan Roasted Carrot Chickpea Bowl (Print Version)

Caramelized roasted carrots and crispy chickpeas with creamy lemon-tahini dressing for a nourishing one-pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and thoroughly dried
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Creamy Tahini Dressing

09 - ¼ cup tahini
10 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 3–5 tablespoons water
14 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

15 - Cooked quinoa or mixed greens
16 - Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven as it heats to ensure it's hot when you add the vegetables.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped carrots and thoroughly dried chickpeas. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Immediately spread the seasoned carrots and chickpeas in a single, even layer. Use two sheets if crowded.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until carrots are fork-tender and caramelized, and chickpeas are golden and crisp.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and olive oil. Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until dressing is smooth and pourable. Adjust salt, lemon, or sweetness as desired.
06 - Layer bowls with quinoa or greens, top with hot roasted carrots and chickpeas, drizzle generously with tahini dressing, and garnish with fresh herbs.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is literally five minutes
  • The tahini dressing ties everything together into something that feelsrestaurant-worthy despite being so simple
  • Leftovers pack beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Dry your chickpeas until they feel almost sticky to the touch. I spread them on paper towels and roll them around.
  • If the tahini dressing seizes up into a stiff paste, just keep whisking in water. It will come back together.
  • Dont crowd the baking sheet or youll end up with steamed vegetables instead of roasted ones.
03 -
  • Let the baking sheet heat in the oven while you prep. That initial sizzle makes all the difference.
  • Taste the tahini before using. If it tastes bitter, the dressing will too, so find a better brand.
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