Description
Spicy Harissa Carrots dance with crispy chickpeas and creamy tofu ricotta in this Mediterranean-inspired plant-based delight. Zesty flavors and textural contrasts make this dish a celebration of bold, colorful ingredients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for carrots)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for carrots)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (for carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (for chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tofu)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400F (200C), preparing for a flavor-packed culinary adventure.
- Transform carrots into a vibrant dish by coating them generously with olive oil, harissa paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring maximum caramelization during the 20-25 minute roasting process. Rotate midway to achieve even, golden edges.
- Meticulously dry chickpeas using paper towels, then massage with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Distribute across a separate baking sheet, creating space between each legume. Roast for 25-30 minutes, agitating the tray halfway to encourage uniform crispiness.
- Deconstruct tofu into crumbly fragments within a mixing bowl. Incorporate nutritional yeast, bright lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly until the mixture resembles a creamy, textured ricotta-like consistency.
- Artfully plate the dish by layering roasted carrots as a foundation, scattering crispy chickpeas across the surface. Crown with dollops of tofu ricotta. Optional: Sprinkle fresh herbs for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize harissa intensity by adjusting paste quantity for personal heat preference.
- Ensure chickpeas are completely dry before roasting to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use extra-firm tofu and press thoroughly to remove excess moisture for better ricotta texture.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like cilantro or mint for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg