Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries
The following recipe and photography were provided courtesy of Julia of A Cedar Spoon.
Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries are a satisfyingly savory snack or side dish for spring. Just like French fries but with a little less starch and a little more nutrition, they’re the perfect partner for your favorite sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
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Baked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, my kids enjoy these carrot fries with a sprinkle of cilantro, a squeeze of lime and a bowl of hummus for dipping.
Whether you choose to serve them as a snack or a side, this is a delicious way to get your family to eat their carrots!
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Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots, washed, peeled and cut into sticks (4-inches in length, ½-inch thick)
- 3 Tbsp. chickpea flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Heinen's oregano
- 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
- Green onion, chopped for garnish
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and nutritional yeast. Set aside.
- Add the carrots to a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and use your hands to toss until the carrots are coated.
- Add the chickpea flour mixture and mix until the carrots are fully coated.
- Spread the carrot fries in a single layer on a nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked.
- Remove from the oven and finish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges and crushed red pepper. Serve with hummus for dipping.
Note: Get creative with the spices. Za’atar, sumac, thyme, Greek seasoning, Italian seasoning or chili powder would work well with this recipe.