Preheat the oven to 230 C / 450 F.
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Add the raisins.
Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise. Remove a little bit of the base and then cut each half lengthwise into 6 wedges.
If your baby carrots are a bit thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Otherwise leave them whole.
Mix with olive oil, ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp thyme and 2 tbsp water.
Add the fennel, carrots and chickpeas to a baking sheet and drizzle with the seasoning. Toss to mix. Sprinkle ½ tsp of salt and black pepper per taste.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the fennel and carrots are tender (could be up 30 min depending on the oven). Turn the grill or broiler of the oven at the highest temp and bake until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
Meanwhile in a small bowl mix lemon juice, honey, olive oil, water, cumin, chilli flakes and ¼ tsp of salt. Taste and add extra salt if necessary.
On a large plate lay the baby spinach. On top place the roasted fennel, carrot and chickpeas. Finish with the honey dressing, chopped cashews, crumbled feta and fresh fennel leaves from 1 sprig.
Serve salad with cooked rice.