Description
Delightful roasted baby carrots drizzled with a sweet and savory glaze, served with a creamy whipped feta dip. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a side, combining vibrant flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Carrots:
- 1 pound baby carrots (trimmed, leaving some of the green stems)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Whipped Feta:
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Prepare the Carrots:
If your baby carrots are large, slice them in half lengthwise. Place the washed and peeled carrots on a large baking sheet. - Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. - Coat and Roast:
Drizzle the glaze over the carrots and toss until they are fully coated. Spread the carrots out in an even layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly charred. - Serve:
Garnish the roasted carrots with fresh parsley and serve with the whipped feta on the side or spooned over the carrots. - Blend the Ingredients for Whipped Feta:
In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Serve the Whipped Feta:
Transfer the whipped feta to a serving dish to accompany the roasted carrots.
Notes
- Garnish: Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness.
- Adjust Spice: Feel free to tweak the spices in the glaze to suit your taste.
- Make Ahead: The whipped feta dip can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg