Honey Harissa Carrots With Whipped Feta
A vibrant dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors, featuring roasted carrots coated in honey harissa glaze and served with creamy whipped feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Carrots
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- 1 can Drained Cooked Chickpeas
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2–3 tbsp Rose Harissa Paste
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, slicing them lengthwise if large.
- Combine olive oil, honey, harissa paste, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl to make the glaze.
- Toss the carrots in the harissa glaze until fully coated.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Blend feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth to prepare whipped feta.
- Toss drained chickpeas with the roasted carrots for the final 5 minutes of roasting.
- Plate the whipped feta, top with roasted carrots and chickpeas, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
You can substitute harissa with Sriracha if necessary, and adjust for spice preference. For a vegan option, use tahini instead of feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: honey harissa, carrots, whipped feta, vegetarian, side dish, Mediterranean