Tunisian Glazed Chickpea and Carrot Salad

Add a burst of bold North African flavors to your table with this Tunisian Glazed Chickpea and Carrot Salad. This vibrant dish brings together tender sautéed carrots and protein-packed chickpeas, all enveloped in a luscious harissa-honey glaze infused with warming spices like cumin and cinnamon. A touch of lemon juice brightens the dish, while freshly chopped parsley and crunchy toasted almonds lend the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is a versatile recipe that works beautifully as a side dish, a light vegetarian main course, or a flavorful addition to any mezze platter. Packed with wholesome ingredients and exotic tastes, it's a quick and easy way to bring Mediterranean magic to every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 400 grams canned chickpeas
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon harissa paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then set them aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the harissa paste, honey, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom and the glaze to coat the carrots.

Step 6

Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, ensuring the chickpeas are warmed through and well-coated in the glaze.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil for added brightness.

Step 8

Transfer the carrot and chickpea mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, and toasted almonds for garnish.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1101.0

Total Fat 58.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2730.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329.0mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1859.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 45.3%