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Honey Butter Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
  • 2 lbs Rainbow Heirloom Carrots washed, trimmed, tops left with 1/2-inch green stem
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for high-heat roasting
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted European Butter melted
  • 2.5 tbsp Wildflower Honey pure raw amber honey
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme leaves stripped and chopped
  • 1 tsp Kosher Sea Salt coarse flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper coarse grind
  • 1/4 tsp Aleppo Pepper Flakes or mild chili flakes, for gentle warmth
Silky Whipped Feta & Finishing
  • 7 oz (200g) Greek Feta Cheese block in brine, drained and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt plain, full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 small clove Fresh Garlic finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Shelled Roasted Pistachios roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Flaky Maldon Sea Salt for final crunchy garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking rack positioned in the center. Line a large heavy-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scrub and thoroughly dry the rainbow heirloom carrots. Slice thicker carrots in half lengthwise so all carrots are relatively uniform in thickness. Toss on the baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer with cut sides facing down to maximize browning.
  3. Roast undisturbed for 18 to 20 minutes until the undersides are deeply caramelized and carrots are almost fork-tender.
  4. While the carrots roast, whisk together melted butter, raw wildflower honey, fresh thyme leaves, and Aleppo pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  5. Prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, blend crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic, and a pinch of black pepper on high for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until light, fluffy, and satin-smooth like whipped frosting.
  6. Carefully pull the baking sheet from the oven. Brush the sizzling hot roasted carrots generously with the warm honey-thyme butter. Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the honey glaze bubbles, foams, and clings luxuriously to the caramelized edges.
  7. Swoosh the velvety whipped feta across the base of an artisan serving platter using the back of a large spoon. Arrange the hot, glazed rainbow carrots gracefully over the cloud of cheese. Drizzle any remaining honey butter from the baking sheet over top, then garnish with chopped roasted pistachios, micro thyme, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve warm with crusty bread or warm pita!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 710000IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 1800mgIron: 0.2mg

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