Honey-Glazed Carrot and Chickpea Salad

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Roasted honey-glazed carrots combined with tender chickpeas and fresh herbs make a sweet and satisfying salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, canned chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and cut carrot sticks with 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove the carrots from the oven and immediately add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas to the baking sheet; toss together and roast for an additional 5 minutes to warm the chickpeas.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the carrot and chickpea mixture to a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving warm or at room temperature.

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