Roasted Carrots With Whipped Feta

Roasted Carrots With Whipped Feta is a simple yet elegant side dish that combines sweet roasted carrots and lemony whipped feta. This sophisticated dish comes together in just 20 minutes and is fancy enough for a dinner party, and easy enough to serve as a side for your next weeknight dinner.

Let’s face it, veggie side dishes can leave you feeling less than satisfied. They’re often bland, boring, or forgettable—just something to fill the plate. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As someone who’s spent years transforming humble ingredients into dishes that steal the spotlight, I’m here to tell you there’s a better way.

These Roasted Carrots With Whipped Feta are sweet, tangy, and totally addictive. The caramelized edges and creamy feta deliver a restaurant-quality experience with minimal effort. They are perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish, Easter brunch, or as a side to Smoked Chicken or Traeger Grilled Salmon.

For more easy and delicious sides check out my Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, or Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

Ingredients

• Carrots: Look for whole carrots as opposed to the baby carrots that come in a plastic bag. I love using organic rainbow carrots as they add so much color to the dish. 
• Avocado Oil: I prefer using avocado oil when cooking at a high temperature, as avocado oil has a higher smoke point than olive oil. 
• Sea Salt: I firmly believe one of the reasons most people don't like veggies is they don't season them properly! Adding a nice pinch of pink sea salt or kosher salt will really help bring out the flavor in the carrots. 
• Feta Cheese: I highly recommend using a good quality organic feta cheese. When shopping at the grocery store, grab a block of feta cheese instead of the pre crumbled stuff. The taste is far superior! 
• Greek Yogurt: Plain, grass-fed, full-fat Greek yogurt will be the most flavorful. Greek yogurt is much thicker than regular yogurt and grass-fed is superior in quality.
• Lemon Juice: Please use fresh squeezed lemon juice, and avoid that pre-packed stuff! 
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olive oil is used to help thin the whipped feta, and it's drizzled over everything once the dish is plated. This is the time to pull out your good quality finishing olive oil. Something like Graza is great to keep on hand for recipes like this.
• Sumac: Sumac is one of my favorite Middle Eastern spices! It's got a bright citrus flavor that pairs so well with the carrots and whipped feta. Thankfully, these days you can find unique spices like this at your local grocery store.
• Parsley: I like topping this dish with a little flat-leaf Italian parsley. It adds a wonderful pop of color and a bit of extra freshness.
• Flaky Salt: Sprinkling a bit of finishing salt on the top adds extra texture and even more flavor. Don't skip this step!

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Serving Suggestions For Whipped Feta With Roasted Carrots

• Protein Pairings: Pair with smoked chicken, trager grilled salmon, or a juicy steak for a balanced and hearty meal. 
• Grains: You can also pair it with warm naan or crusty sourdough bread to scoop up the creamy whipped feta.
• Soups and Stews: Pair with a bowl of Vitamix tomato soup, butternut squash bisque, or a Dutch oven pot roast.
• Roasted Sides: Add it to your holiday table alongside, truffle mashed potatoes, hot honey brussels sprouts, or smoked asparagus. 

Storage And Reheating

• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat carrots in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5-7 minutes until warm. For the whipped feta, let it come to room temperature before serving.