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Spiced Roasted Carrots with Lemony Whipped Feta

Savory Spiced Roasted Carrots with Lemony Whipped Feta Bliss

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipes, spiced roasted carrots, Thanksgiving side, vegetarian dish, whipped feta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
A delightful recipe for Spiced Roasted Carrots with Lemony Whipped Feta that combines vibrant flavors, easy preparation, and versatile appeal.
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor

Ingredients

For the Carrots

  • 1 lb Carrots baby carrots preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

For the Whipped Feta

  • 8 oz Feta Cheese or dairy-free feta
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic optional

For Garnish (optional)

  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup Pomegranate Arils optional

Instructions

How to Make Spiced Roasted Carrots with Lemony Whipped Feta

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting.
  • Rinse and cut the carrots in half if whole, removing any green tops.
  • Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, Aleppo pepper, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until coated.
  • Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fork-tender.
  • While the carrots roast, blend feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
  • Once roasted, spread whipped feta on a serving plate, layer carrots on top, and garnish as desired.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Drizzle with extra honey before serving for added sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 6mg