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Roasted Chickpeas, Brussels Sprouts & Carrots with Polenta, plated

Recipe · 40 min

Roasted Chickpeas, Brussels Sprouts & Carrots with Polenta

  • 40 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 612 kcal / serving

Crispy chickpeas mingle with roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots, served over creamy polenta for a hearty weeknight meal. The mix offers a contrast of textures and savory flavors with a touch of thyme and garlic.

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Ingredients

  • ½ lbBrussels sprouts
  • 2 mediumcarrots
  • 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ small pkgfresh thyme
  • 1 (15 oz) cangarbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • ½ cuppolenta (cornmeal)

From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

baking sheet pan · can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · spatula · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork

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Produce

  • ½ lbBrussels sprouts
  • 2 mediumcarrots
  • ½ small pkgfresh thyme
  • 2 clovesgarlic

Pantry & dry goods

  • 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) cangarbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • ½ cuppolenta (cornmeal)

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
Brussels sprouts½ lb1 lb1 ½ lb
carrots2 medium4 medium6 medium
chicken or vegetable broth8 fl oz16 fl oz24 fl oz
fresh thyme½ small pkg1 small pkg1 ½ small pkgs
garbanzo beans (chickpeas)1 (15 oz) can2 (15 oz) cans3 (15 oz) cans
garlic2 cloves4 cloves6 cloves
polenta (cornmeal)½ cup1 cup1 ½ cups

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Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 500°F and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. In a small saucepan, boil the broth, then reduce to a simmer and whisk in the polenta gradually until smooth and creamy, cooking until the grains are tender as you stir occasionally.
  3. Wash the produce and pat dry.
  4. Trim the Brussels sprouts, cut them in quarters, and spread on the prepared sheet along with the trimmed carrots.
  5. Peel and cut the carrots into roughly ¼-inch-thick pieces on an angle, and add them to the sheet.
  6. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, pat dry, and transfer them to the sheet.
  7. Roast everything on the sheet until the veg are tender and the chickpeas are golden, about 15–20 minutes.
  8. Strip thyme leaves from the stems and mince the garlic.
  9. Whisk together thyme, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make a flavorful sauce.
  10. Remove the sheet from the oven and pour the sauce over the vegetables and chickpeas; toss to coat, then return to bake for another 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in a little oil with salt and pepper into the polenta to loosen its texture and season to taste.
  12. Divide polenta onto plates and top with the roasted vegetables and chickpeas; serve.

Two tips

  • Prep the vegetables ahead of time by trimming and portioning them the night before, then refrigerate until ready to roast.
  • If you have leftovers, keep the polenta separate from the roasted mix and reheat together in a pan with a splash of broth to loosen the polenta.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
612 kcal
Protein
19 g
Carbs
75 g
Fat
29 g
Fiber
16 g
Sodium
384 mg

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