Description
Roasted Garlic Butter Carrots with Lemon Feta Sauce are tender, beautifully caramelised carrots coated in fragrant garlic butter and served over a creamy, tangy feta sauce. Finished with fresh parsley, lemon zest and an optional pinch of chilli flakes, this easy side dish brings together sweet roasted carrots, rich feta, bright lemon and savoury garlic in every bite.
Ingredients
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup (200 g) feta cheese
1/4 cup (60 g) Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
Pinch of black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon zest
Pinch of chilli flakes, optional
Extra crumbled feta, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place the sliced carrots on a large baking sheet. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper and dried thyme, then toss well until the carrots are evenly coated.
Spread the carrots into an even layer on the baking sheet.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking, until they are tender and beginning to caramelise around the edges.
While the carrots are roasting, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat so the garlic does not overcook.
Transfer the roasted carrots to a bowl and pour over the warm garlic butter.
Toss gently until the carrots are evenly coated and glossy.
Add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic and black pepper to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a creamy consistency that’s easy to drizzle or spread.
Spread the lemon feta sauce generously across a serving platter.
Arrange the warm roasted garlic butter carrots over the top of the creamy feta sauce.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a little lemon zest. Add chilli flakes for a touch of heat and extra crumbled feta if desired.
Serve warm while the carrots are tender and the feta sauce is creamy.
Notes
Cut the carrots into similar-sized pieces so they roast at the same rate.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet. Give the carrots enough space to roast and caramelise properly.
Cook the garlic gently in the butter for a short time to keep it fragrant rather than bitter.
Add water gradually to the feta sauce until you reach your preferred consistency.
Serve warm for the best contrast between the roasted carrots and creamy feta sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean