Roasted Spice Carrots with Honey Whipped Feta and Pecans

“He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!”

-Deuteronomy 32:4 NLT

These Roasted Spice Carrots with Honey Whipped Feta and Pecans are a beautiful balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. The carrots are roasted with a touch of honey and warm fall spices until caramelized and tender. They pair well with a light, tangy honey whipped feta that melts into the carrots. Finish it with toasted pecans to bring everything together for a side dish that feels both simple and special.

This is one great way to upgrade your holiday side dishes and utilizing carrots. It’s the perfect way to elevate this humble vegetable, that’s often overlooked and under seasoned. These Roasted Spice Carrots with Honey Whipped Feta and Pecans turn into something unforgettable, ideal for weeknight dinners or special side dishes for the family.

Lauren Eliza Eats

Roasted Spice Carrots with Honey Whipped Feta and Pecans

Sweet and spiced roasted carrots with a honey whipped feta for a savory and delicious side dish. Topped with honey and toasted pecans for the perfect balance of flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Spiced Carrots

• 2 lbs carrots (rainbow or regular, peeled, trimmed, and quartered lengthwise if thick)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Honey Whipped Feta

• 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Wash, trim, peel, and quarter your carrots lengthwise.
2. On a tray, lay your carrots flat and drizzle oil, honey, and spices.
3. Combine carrots and seasonings well. Layer on a parchment lined sheet tray.
4. Bake at 350℉ for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender, flipping halfway through.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped pecans over carrots and bake for another 5 minutes.
6. For the honey whipped feta, add the feta cheese crumbles, honey, milk, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.
7. Whip the feta sauce until smooth and creamy.
8. Serve the roasted spice carrots and pecans on a platter and drizzle the honey whipped feta over. Finish with chopped parsley for a garnish.