Hot Honey Roasted Carrots on a Bed of Whipped Feta
Hot Honey Roasted Carrots on a Bed of Whipped Feta
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 8 carrots, whole, peeled and washed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
For the Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, drained
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare the carrots by peeling them, washing thoroughly, and patting them completely dry with a clean towel.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the raw honey and red pepper flakes. Heat gently until the honey is warm and slightly thinned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the dried carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, tossing again to ensure even seasoning. Drizzle about half of the prepared hot honey over the seasoned carrots and toss once more.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they are tender and beautifully caramelized. Halfway through cooking, give the baking sheet a shake or stir the carrots to promote even roasting.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, combine the drained feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble, spread the whipped feta mixture evenly onto a serving dish, creating a bed. Carefully arrange the hot, roasted carrots on top of the whipped feta. Drizzle generously with the remaining hot honey. Garnish with crushed pistachios and the chopped fresh dill, thyme, and parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Hot Honey Roasted Carrots on a Bed of Whipped Feta
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 8 carrots, whole, peeled and washed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
For the Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, drained
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare the carrots by peeling them, washing thoroughly, and patting them completely dry with a clean towel.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the raw honey and red pepper flakes. Heat gently until the honey is warm and slightly thinned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the dried carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, tossing again to ensure even seasoning. Drizzle about half of the prepared hot honey over the seasoned carrots and toss once more.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they are tender and beautifully caramelized. Halfway through cooking, give the baking sheet a shake or stir the carrots to promote even roasting.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, combine the drained feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble, spread the whipped feta mixture evenly onto a serving dish, creating a bed. Carefully arrange the hot, roasted carrots on top of the whipped feta. Drizzle generously with the remaining hot honey. Garnish with crushed pistachios and the chopped fresh dill, thyme, and parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min