Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta combines caramelized, honey-roasted carrots with a luscious, lemon-zested feta spread for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Blend feta until smooth and creamy, then brighten it with fresh lemon zest and a hint of garlic. Sprinkle fresh herbs and crunchy toppings, adding texture and freshness to every bite. Serve this vibrant dish as a standout side for any occasion, from elegant dinners to casual weeknight meals.
Take advantage of the preheated oven by roasted beets to make my Roasted Beet and Feta Pasta. Try whipping up more feta recipes with my Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip or use up more carrots with my Raw Carrot Salad and Carrot Cottage Cheese Muffins.
Ingredients
Find below what you'll need to make Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta.
- Medium-sized carrots
- Butter
- Minced Garlic
- Honey
- Feta Cheese
- Greek Yogurt
- Lemon Zest
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Olive Oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Roast the Carrots
Start by preheat your oven to 425F.
- Peel the carrots and and carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Keep them at full length or cut the in 3 inch sections.
- Place the prepared carrots in a 9"x13" baking dish. Make sure that the carrots do not overlap too much so that they can evenly roast. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and simmer for a minute while stirring. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the honey until melted.
- Pour the honey/butter mixture over carrots in the baking dish. Toss the carrots around so that they are all covered in the glaze. Bake the glazed carrots in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.
Whip the Feta
- Combine, in a food processor, the drained block of feta, lemon zest, olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Use the pulsing button to start blending the feta.
2. Pour an additional tablespoon of olive oil into the food processor if mixture is too thick to properly blend. Notice that different brands and types of feta will differ in texture.
- Make sure to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl and keep blending until the feta is smooth and airy.
- Spread the whipped feta on a large plate. Place the roasted carrots on top of the feta. Garnish with the roasted garlic from the pan, extra lemon zest, and freshly chopped parsley.
Storage
Store Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta properly by keeping the components separate. Place the roasted carrots in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a hot oven (375°F/190°C) for 5–10 minutes to restore their caramelized edges. Transfer the whipped feta to a separate container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Stir before serving to maintain its creamy texture. Mix in a splash of olive oil or lemon juice if it thickens. Assemble just before serving to ensure the best flavor and presentation.
Recipe
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Roasted Carrots
- 7 medium Carrots peeled
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Pepper
Whipped Feta
- 2 cups Feta Cheese drained
- ½ tablespoon Lemon Zest from half a lemon
- ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil divided
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley optional topping
Instructions
Roast the Carrots
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Peel the carrots and and carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Keep them at full length or cut the in 3 inch sections.7 medium Carrots
- Place the prepared carrots in a 9"x13" baking dish. Make sure that the carrots do not overlap too much so that they can evenly roast. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and simmer for a minute while stirring. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the honey until melted.2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter , 2 cloves Garlic , 2 tablespoon Honey
- Pour the honey/butter mixture over carrots in the baking dish. Toss the carrots around so that they are all covered in the glaze. Sprinkle on the sat and pepper. Bake the glazed carrots in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.½ teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Ground Pepper
Whip the Feta
- Combine, in a food processor, the drained block of feta, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Use the pulsing button to start blending the feta.2 cups Feta Cheese , ½ tablespoon Lemon Zest , ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt , 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Pour an additional tablespoon of olive oil into the food processor if the mixture is too thick to properly blend. This will depend on the type and brand of feta you are using.
- Make sure to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl and keep blending until the feta is smooth and airy.
- Spread the whipped feta on a large plate. Place the roasted carrots on top of the feta. Garnish with the roasted garlic from the pan, extra lemon zest, and freshly chopped parsley.2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
