Lemon Glazed Carrots Rice (Printable Recipe)

Roasted carrots and crispy chickpeas served on herby lemon rice. Perfect warm or cold.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

01 - 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots
02 - 2 medium shallots, sliced
03 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
08 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Lemon Glaze

09 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
15 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

→ Rice Salad Base

16 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
17 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
18 - 1/4 cup chopped dates
19 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
20 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and cook the rice according to package instructions.
02 - Place carrots and shallots on a sheet pan. Add coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon oil, and salt. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer.
03 - Dry chickpeas with a towel and place on a separate baking tray. Toss with remaining oil and salt. Spread evenly.
04 - Bake carrots on the top rack for 30–35 minutes until caramelized. Bake chickpeas on the bottom rack for 20 minutes, toss, then bake 10 more minutes until crispy.
05 - In a bowl, combine half the lemon zest and juice, mustard, maple syrup, half the herbs, almonds, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
06 - Add roasted carrots to the lemon glaze and toss to coat thoroughly.
07 - In a separate bowl, combine rice, roasted chickpeas, remaining herbs, garlic, dates, vinegar, remaining lemon juice and zest, oil, and salt. Toss until evenly mixed.
08 - Spread rice salad on a serving platter, top with glazed carrots, garnish with extra herbs if desired, and serve.

# Extra Tips:

01 - To keep chickpeas crispy, add them just before serving.
02 - For well-roasted carrots, ensure they are not overlapping on the baking sheet.
03 - Adjust seasoning and sweetness in the glaze to taste during preparation.

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