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roasted spice carrots with honey whipped feta and pecans
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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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.