Description
A creamy whipped feta base topped with sweet-spicy roasted carrots and crispy chickpeas, perfect as a vibrant appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 4 ounces cream cheese (about ½ block)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3–4 tablespoons water, for thinning as needed
- Chickpeas and Carrots:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound carrots, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
Instructions
- Make the whipped feta: In a food processor or blender, combine feta cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually until creamy and spreadable. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Season vegetables: Toss carrots with ¾ of the dressing. Toss chickpeas in a separate bowl with the remaining dressing.
- Roast carrots: Spread carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Add chickpeas: Push carrots to one side of the baking sheet, add chickpeas, and roast for another 12–15 minutes until carrots are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- Assemble: Spread whipped feta on a serving platter. Top with roasted carrots and chickpeas. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve with warm pita or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a smoother whipped feta, use room-temperature cream cheese.
- Carrots can be peeled or left unpeeled depending on preference.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
