A festive side that looks impressive, tastes unreal, and requires almost no effort, ideal for “I didn’t know what to bring” energy.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the carrots:
- 1 kg baby carrots (or regular carrots cut into sticks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Cracked pepper
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the whipped feta:
- 200g feta
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon
To serve:
- Extra thyme
- Toasted almonds or pistachios
- Honey drizzle
Method
1. Roast the carrots
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, thyme and lemon zest.Spread on a baking tray and roast 25–30 minutes, until caramelised and golden.
2. Make the whipped feta
Blend feta, yoghurt, olive oil and lemon until smooth and creamy.(If too thick → add a splash of water or more olive oil.)
3. Plate it beautifully
Spread the whipped feta on a serving plate.Top with roasted carrots.Finish with toasted nuts, thyme and an optional honey drizzle.