Description
Honey Harissa Carrots With Whipped Feta combines tender, sweet-spicy roasted carrots with creamy whipped feta, Greek yogurt, and hearty chickpeas. Finished with lemon and olive oil, this colorful Mediterranean-inspired dish makes a delicious vegetarian side or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g carrots
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 lemon
- 300g Greek yoghurt
- 150g feta
- 240g drained cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rose harissa paste
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Wash the carrots, trim the ends, and peel if desired. Cut them into evenly sized pieces.
- Place the carrots in a mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon, honey, rose harissa paste, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast until tender and lightly caramelized, turning as needed for even cooking. Check for doneness based on the size of the carrot pieces.
- While the carrots roast, place the Greek yoghurt and feta in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Drain the cooked chickpeas thoroughly and set aside. Cut the lemon and prepare its juice.
- Spread the whipped feta across a serving platter. Arrange the warm roasted carrots over the feta and distribute the chickpeas around them.
- Finish with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil as desired. Serve while the carrots are warm.
Notes
- Cut the carrots into similar-sized pieces to help them cook evenly.
- Feta and harissa can both be salty, so taste before adding extra salt.
- For the best texture, store the roasted carrots and whipped feta separately and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–35 minutes (estimated)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Oven-Baked / Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the prepared recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal (estimated)
- Sugar: 19 g (estimated)
- Sodium: 650 mg (estimated)
- Fat: 15 g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: 6 g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: 29 g (estimated)
- Fiber: 7 g (estimated)
- Protein: 12 g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: 30 mg (estimated)
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