Description
A beautifully plated dish featuring tender roasted carrots and creamy whipped feta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound organic baby carrots, with green ends cut
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley for serving
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the washed and peeled carrots on a large baking sheet.
- Combine the olive oil, honey, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk the mixture until well combined.
- Pour this blend over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes until tender and charred.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- In a food processor, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Enhance flavor with crushed red pepper flakes or garlic powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg