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Honey Harissa Carrots With Whipped Feta

A vibrant and delightful side dish featuring roasted carrots and crisp chickpeas glazed with honey and harissa, complemented by creamy whipped feta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Carrots, bright orange and juicy Choose young, tender carrots for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Enhances the natural sugars in the carrots.
  • 1 Juice of Lemon Freshly squeezed for tang.
  • 200 g Greek Yoghurt Forms the base for whipped feta.
  • 100 g Feta cheese, crumbled Provides a salty contrast.
  • 400 g Drained cooked chickpeas For a hearty, crispy texture.
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Natural sweetener that caramelizes beautifully.
  • 1 tablespoon Rose Harissa Paste Adds a hot, aromatic kick.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential seasonings.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for roasting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Trim the green tops off your carrots and set aside. Place the carrots in a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for approximately 30 minutes.
  3. While the carrots are roasting, finely chop the reserved carrot tops. In a pestle and mortar, mix with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil to make a chunky green sauce.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yoghurt and crumbled feta, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. After 30 minutes, drain the cooked chickpeas and scatter them over the carrots. Roast for an additional 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix honey and rose harissa paste until blended.
Assembly
  1. Once everything is roasted, remove from oven and pour the honey-harissa mixture over the carrots and chickpeas, tossing to coat.
  2. Serve by spooning whipped feta onto a plate, topping with roasted carrots and chickpeas, and drizzling carrot top sauce over the dish.

Notes

For best flavor, do not rush the roasting process. Try adding fresh herbs to enhance the carrot top sauce.