Honey Roasted Carrots with Feta
A sweet and savory side dish that features honey caramelized carrots topped with crumbled 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 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, cutting them into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- Combine the olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the carrots in the honey-garlic mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until caramelized.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the carrots immediately after removing from the oven.
- Serve warm, optionally garnishing with extra dill.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: carrots, roasted carrots, honey roasted, feta, side dish, vegetarian