Description
Honey Roasted Carrots with Feta & Dill offers a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish combining sweet honey and garlic roasted carrots with salty feta cheese and fresh dill. This vibrant and tasty recipe is perfect for holiday meals or any occasion needing a colorful vegetable side.
Ingredients
Carrots & Seasoning
- 1 lb. carrots, washed & peeled
- 1 Tbsp honey (plus more for serving)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp dried dill (or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Cheese & Garnish
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even roasting.
- Prepare Carrots: Peel the carrots and slice off both ends. Cut the carrots on the bias into roughly 1½ inch pieces. If some pieces are large, slice them in half lengthwise to ensure even roasting. Place all pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss with Seasonings: Add olive oil, honey, minced garlic, dried or fresh dill, salt, and cracked black pepper to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until all carrot pieces are fully coated with the mixture.
- Drain and Arrange: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the carrots from the bowl, leaving the liquid behind. Spread the carrots evenly on the prepared baking pan. Reserving the liquid enables better caramelization and crisping during roasting.
- Roast the Carrots: Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the carrots become tender. During the last 5 to 10 minutes of roasting, baste the carrots with the reserved honey and seasoning liquid to add moisture and depth of flavor.
- Add Feta and Garnish: Once roasting is complete, transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Toss gently with crumbled feta cheese, sprinkle with fresh dill, and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
- Serve: Serve the honey roasted carrots warm immediately as a flavorful side dish for meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or any occasion requiring a delicious vegetable side.
Notes
- Draining the liquid from the carrots before roasting helps them crisp up nicely without the liquid burning on the pan.
- Basting with the reserved honey and seasoning mixture during the last 5-10 minutes keeps the carrots moist and flavorful without sacrificing crispness.
- Cutting the carrots on a bias increases surface area for caramelization and enhances presentation.
- This dish works well with either dried or fresh dill; substitute according to availability.
