Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon and Root Vegetables

Crispy roasted chickpeas and caramelized root vegetables with bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. A satisfying vegetarian sheet-pan dinner that celebrates February’s seasonal produce.

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 cans (800g) chickpeas, drained and patted very dry (or 350g dried chickpeas, soaked and cooked)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick batons
  • 300g potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Optional

  • Chili flakes for heat
  • Yogurt or quark for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep (15 min):

Spanish Chickpea & Kale Stew

Spanish Chickpea & Kale Stew

A potaje de garbanzos-inspired stew — chickpeas slow-simmered with kale, carrots, smoked paprika, and garlic. Deeply savory, warming, and satisfying.

Servings: 2 | Prep: 15 min (plus overnight soak) | Cook: 50 min | Calories: 480 per serving

Ingredients

Stew

  • 175g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1-2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 70g chorizo, diced small
  • 1 can (400g) tinned tomatoes
  • ¾ tbsp tomato paste
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 550ml water or chicken stock
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Cook the base: Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add chorizo and cook another 3 minutes until the fat renders.