Description
A stunning rainbow roasted vegetables board with caramelized carrots, golden cauliflower, charred zucchini, ruby beets, fluffy whipped feta, and three honey drizzles—classic, chili, and citrus—for the ultimate showstopper spread!
Ingredients
3–4 carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise
2 zucchinis, thick sliced
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
2 beets, roasted and sliced
4 tbsp olive oil (for vegetables)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
200 g feta cheese
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil (for whipped feta)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey (classic)
2 tbsp honey (for chili honey)
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp honey (for citrus honey)
1 tbsp lemon or orange juice
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, dill), to garnish
Sesame seeds or crushed nuts, to garnish
Cracked black pepper, to garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line 1–2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Arrange carrots, zucchini, and cauliflower in groups on the baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, tossing each group separately.
3. Roast for 25–35 minutes until vibrant, caramelized, and slightly crispy at the edges. (Beets should already be roasted and sliced.)
4. While vegetables roast, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor for 30–60 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
5. In three small bowls, prepare the honey variations: leave one plain (classic), mix one with chili flakes (chili honey), and stir one with lemon or orange juice (citrus honey).
6. Spread the whipped feta in a generous swooping puddle on one end of a serving board, creating a small well in the center.
7. Arrange the roasted vegetables in colorful rainbow sections across the rest of the board—carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, and beets.
8. Drizzle classic honey into the well of whipped feta. Drizzle chili honey over the carrots and cauliflower. Drizzle citrus honey over the zucchini and beets.
9. Garnish generously with fresh herbs, sesame seeds or crushed nuts, and cracked black pepper.
10. Serve warm.
Notes
Cut vegetables uniformly within each type for even roasting.
Don’t crowd the pans—crowded veggies steam instead of caramelize.
Use 425°F for the best caramelization—don’t go lower.
Roast beets ahead of time wrapped in foil at 425°F for 45–60 minutes.
Use room-temperature feta for the smoothest whipped texture.
Make extra honey variations—they keep for weeks and are pantry gold.
Great for meal prep—components keep separately for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Side Dish / Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean