Sweet maple roasted carrots served over creamy whipped feta for an easy side dish that's fancy enough for holidays and simple enough for weeknight dinners.
⏱ Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Roasted Carrots
- 2 pounds whole carrots, peeled with tops trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Whipped Feta
- 6 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Optional Garnish
- Fresh thyme
- Cracked black pepper
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and maple syrup, then season with the salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While the carrots roast, combine the feta, cream cheese, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of milk in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the whipped feta onto a serving platter.
- Arrange the warm roasted carrots over the whipped feta.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, cracked black pepper, and an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.
Quick Notes
- Pre-peeled whole carrots make this recipe even quicker.
- Make the whipped feta up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Reheat the carrots separately before assembling for the best texture.
- Delicious served alongside roast chicken, pork, lentils, or fresh crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
