Honey Roasted Carrots w/ Whipped Cottage Cheese
4 People
212 Cals
Honey Roasted Carrots w/ Whipped Cottage Cheese
4 People
212 Cals
About the recipe
This is one of those recipes that proves simple ingredients can be quietly spectacular. Sweet, caramelised honey-roasted carrots piled onto a cloud of whipped cottage cheese, lightened with Greek yoghurt for a gentle tang, then finished with a bright honey-lemon drizzle. It’s comforting, elegant and incredibly satisfying.The contrast is what makes this dish sing — warm and golden carrots against a cool, creamy base, with just enough sweetness and acidity to keep everything balanced. High in protein, rich in calcium and full of flavour, this is a nourishing dish that feels indulgent without being heavy.Serve it as a beautiful side, a light lunch with crusty sourdough, or as part of a generous sharing table. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again — effortless to make, endlessly versatile, and proof that vegetables can be the star of the show.
Nutrition Per Serving
212
Calories
7g
Fat
2g
Saturates
21g
Sugars
343mg
Salt
9g
Protein
31g
Carbs
6g
Fibre
Ingredients
Method
- PREHEAT your oven to 220°C fan-forced.
- STEAM OR BOIL the carrots for 10 minutes until tender. Drain, then place onto a large lined baking tray.
- DRIZZLE with olive oil, add the honey, season generously with salt and toss to coat well.
- ROAST for 20 minutes until the carrots are lightly caramelised.
- MAKE the whipped cottage cheese whilst the carrots are roasting.
- COMBINE cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt and lemon zest into a bowl, whisk well.
- TO SERCE, spoon the whipped cottage cheese onto a serving platter and swoosh gently with the back of a spoon.
- TOP with the warm honey-roasted carrots, allowing the heat to soften the cream underneath.
- EMBELLISH with a drizzle of honey a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, chilli flakes or fresh herbs.
Notes & Inspiration
Serve with good sourdough or warm flatbread to scoop up the whipped cottage cheese and soak up all those honey-lemon juices. Nothing goes to waste here.
To turn this into a light main, add chickpeas, lentils or cannellini beans for extra protein and texture.
This dish is beautiful alongside roast chicken, grilled fish or lamb, making it an easy but impressive side for entertaining.
Add crunch with toasted pistachios, almonds or dukkah, or a sprinkle of chilli flakes for gentle heat.
Leftover whipped cottage cheese is wonderful spread onto toast, folded through pasta or served with roasted vegetables the next day.
