Spicy Sweet Carrots with Whipped Feta
A vibrant dish that balances sweetness and heat with caramelized carrots and creamy whipped feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh carrots (organic or rainbow recommended)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream or Greek yogurt
- Flatbreads for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the carrots by washing and peeling them. Cut into uniform pieces if large.
- Season the carrots with olive oil, honey or maple syrup, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast the carrots on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Make the whipped feta in a food processor, blending feta and cream until smooth.
- Serve by plating the whipped feta and arranging the roasted carrots on top.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle with extra honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrots, feta, roasted, side dish, vegetarian
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