Description
These balsamic glazed carrots are easy to make, and the whipped feta takes them over the top! It’s a simple recipe that feels fancy, but is easy enough to make for a weeknight side dish.
Ingredients
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For the carrots
- 2 pounds rainbow carrots or regular carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
For the whipped feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped roasted pistachios
- Fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425*F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If your carrots are especially thick, slice them in half lengthwise so they’ll roast evenly. Leave smaller carrots whole.
- Add the carrots to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until each carrot is lightly coated.
- Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, giving them a little space so they’ll roast instead of steam. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until they’re starting to soften and they’re beginning to brown.
- While they’re roasting, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and fresh thyme in a small bowl. Brush or drizzle the glaze over the carrots, then return them to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until they’re tender and edges are beautifully caramelized.
- While the carrots finish roasting, combine the feta, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and a few cracks of black pepper in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy and easy to spread. If needed, add another teaspoon of olive oil to loosen the texture.
- Spread whipped feta across the bottom of a serving platter. Arrange the warm roasted carrots over the feta, making sure to spoon any extra glaze from the baking sheet over top.
- Finish with any garnishes you like. Serve warm & enjoy!