Description
These delicious roasted carrots with whipped feta dip make a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or side dish. Tender baby carrots are roasted with a blend of cumin, paprika, cinnamon, honey, and olive oil to create a sweet and savory glaze. Served alongside a creamy whipped feta dip made with feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil, this recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Whipped Feta Dip
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- â…“ cup olive oil
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Prepare the carrot mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, ground cumin, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until well blended.
- Toss the carrots: Add the baby carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly, ensuring each carrot is evenly coated with the spiced honey-olive oil mixture.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the coated carrots out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Make the whipped feta dip: While the carrots roast, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve alongside the whipped feta dip for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute baby carrots with sliced regular carrots if preferred.
- The whipped feta dip can be prepared ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
- Adjust honey quantity for more or less sweetness depending on taste.
- Roasting time may vary slightly depending on your oven; check carrots for tenderness.
- For a smoother dip, let the feta and cream cheese come to room temperature before blending.
