Description
A vibrant and elegant side dish featuring tender roasted carrots glazed with balsamic and cranberry, served over a creamy whipped feta base and topped with a crunchy pistachio topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized. Add dried cranberries in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Spread whipped feta on a serving plate. Top with roasted carrots and cranberries.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.