The fresh carrots in this dish are coated in cinnamon and are oven-roasted to perfection, served on a bed of cool and creamy yogurt and tangy feta cheese, creating a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
The side dish that takes no time
I made these roasted carrots on yogurt and feta as a side dish this past weekend and it went down an absolute treat! This dish combines sweet, savoury, and tangy flavors. Fresh carrots (you can also use carrots that are heading toward the end of their life here) are coated in cinnamon and oven-roasted. They are served on a bed of cool and creamy yogurt and feta cheese, creating a balance of flavours.
In just three easy steps, the oven transformed fresh carrots into a side dish that perfectly balances sweet, savoury, and tangy flavors.
The Roasted Carrots
In this recipe fresh carrots are transformed by time in the oven, becoming tender, browned, and caramelized as the sugars in the carrots cook. A light dusting of cinnamon brings a touch of warmth and enhances the natural sweetness of the carrot. It’s best to use small, thin carrots for this recipe, and even better if you can find various colours.
The Creamy Yogurt and Feta Bed
The Greek yoghurt base provides a cooling and velvety base. This contrasts with the warm carrots. The crumbled feta cheese adds a tangy element to this dish which offsets the sweets in the carrots roasted in cinnamon. Together this combination creates an unusual side dish that is perfectly paired with roasted meats or vegetables.
The Final Touches
Topping the dish with chopped flatleaf parsley adds colour and freshness back into the dish, elevating the flavours of the roasted carrot and creamy yoghurt with feta. A final squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty punch, refreshing the dish.
Savored in many ways
As a Side Dish
This dish complements a wide range of main courses, such as roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian dishes. It adds a pop of flavor and texture to your meal.
As Light Lunch Option
Enjoy this dish on its own or pair it with a simple green salad for a refreshing and super satisfying lunch. It provides a nutritious and flavourful meal that is easy to put together with no chopping involved.
As an Appetizer
Arrange the roasted carrots on individual plates or a platter for an eye-catching and delicious appetizer. It’s perfect for entertaining guests or hosting a dinner party.
The simplicity of carrots
Roasted carrots on yogurt and feta are a dish that demonstrates the beauty of simplicity and the power of turning humble ingredients into something extra special. From the tender, cinnamon-kissed roasted carrots to the creamy bed of yogurt and feta, every bite offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. The addition of lemon and parsley adds a final touch that brings the dish to a whole new level.
Roasted carrots with yogurt and feta
Ingredients
- 1 kg small carrots washed and peeled with the tops cut off
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 2 cups 2 Greek yogurt 10% fat
- 100g Greek feta cheese crumbled
- 30g flat leaf parsley coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon freshly squeezed
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the carrots, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper into a baking pan, mix well until everything is evenly coated, and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees celsius until soft and brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and feta and spread evenly over the bottom of a serving platter.
- Once the carrots are roasted and soft, arrange them over the yogurt and feta mix and sprinkle over the chopped parsley and sprinkle over the lemon.
Try this along with other sides like this Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olive Oil.
