Lemon-Dijon Roasted Carrots with Feta
Roasted carrots are one of the most under-appreciated veggies, in my opinion. Somehow, people always go to sweet potatoes and overlook this gem.
But who among us hasn’t stared into the fridge crisper one day to see a giant bag of carrots staring back at us, asking why they were purchased and begging to be put to good use?
And these lemon-dijon carrots with feta sure ARE good use. Roasted carrots themselves are a pure delight. But then you take those slightly-sweet roasty notes from the carrots and drizzle them with a tangy lemon-dijon-maple sauce. Add some salty feta crumbles, and I promise this will be your new favorite side dish!
Plus, it’s so stupidly fast and easy that you can whip it up on a weeknight with just a few minutes, but it also feels a little fancy and would not be out of place at a dinner party.
You can either roast your carrots in the oven or the air fryer. I’m an air fryer afficionado myself, particularly since I’m rarely making a massive batch…and they do roast quite a bit faster than in the oven.
The next time you have buy a whole bag of carrots because you needed like…two…bust these out and wow your family and friends.
Other delicious carrot recipes to help use up that bag:
- Creamy Curried Carrot Soup
- Maple-Mustard Tahini Roasted Carrots
- Healthy, Cozy Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Twist on Shepherd’s Pie, with Carrot, Parsnip, & Goat Cheese Mash
- Roasted Carrots with Smoked Salt and Thyme
- Healthy & Addictive Morning Glory Breakfast Bars
Other easy, delish side dishes you’ll love:
- Tangy Red Cabbage, Feta, & Date Salad
- Aloo Gobi: Indian-Spiced Cauliflower & Potatoes
- Easy Air Fryer Green Beans (Blistered Green Bean Fries)
- Roasted Sicilian Cauliflower
- Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
- Copycat Zoe’s Kitchen Feta Slaw
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Lemon-Dijon Roasted Carrots with Feta
These roasted carrots come with a delicious tangy sauce and salty feta crumbles, a super easy but fancy-feeling side dish. This recipe is incredibly flexible so consider the amounts suggestions but scale and adjust to your tastes.
Ingredients
- Carrots (3-4 large carrots)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- Fresh or dried dill
- Feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cut the carrots into thin matchsticks or bite-size pieces (totally up to you). Spritz with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Either preheat your oven to 425 F and roast the carrots for 15-25 minutes (depending on the thickness), or preheat your air fryer to 400 F and roast for 7-10 minutes.
- While the carrots are roasting, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, and dill. Season with a bit of salt and garlic powder and taste, adjusting the ingredients as needed.
- When the carrots are good and roasty, drizzle with the sauce and add feta crumbles.
Notes
The amounts are super flexible so start with the amount of carrots you want to make, and then scale from there.
