Spicy Smoked Carrots Over Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta
Bold, smoky, and deeply satisfying, this dish pairs chipotle-spiced smoked carrots with a rich whipped feta blended with roasted garlic and olive oil. Topped with chili crunch and crumbled feta, it’s a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and tang, ideal as a shareable starter or a standout side.
Ingredients
- 5 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Whipped Feta
- 5 cloves of garlic peeled and smashed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz block cream cheese
- 4 oz block feta cheese
Topping
- Chili crunch
- Feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat your grill/smoker to 300ºF. *See notes for oven instructions.
- Prepare the carrots. Wash, peel, and slice the carrots. Slice lengthwise into quarters. If the carrots are thick, make smaller slices.
- In a bowl, toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chipotle, salt, and smoked paprika.
- Place the carrots on the grill/smoker and cook for 35 minutes or until roasted and slightly soft.
- Prepare the garlic. Place 5 cloves of peeled and smashed garlic in a small ramekin with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place this on the grill and cook for 20 minutes or until the garlic becomes very soft.
- Remove the garlic ramekin from the grill and allow everything to cool.
- Make the whipped feta. When the garlic is cool, add the feta cheese, cream cheese, roasted garlic, and roasting oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Put it together. Spread the whipped feta into the cotton of a bowl or on a large plate/serving dish. Spread the roasted carrots on top and drizzle with chili crisp and a sprinkle of feta.
Notes
- This dish is best served and eaten the same day.
- The whipped feta can be made ahead of time and ready for assembly in the final dish.
- Add a little cayenne to your carrots to up the spice level.
- The carrots and garlic can also be roasted in the oven. Place the carrots on a baking sheet. Cook at 350ºF for 20-30 minutes or until they reach your desired level of tenderness. Place 5 cloves of peeled and smashed garlic in a small ramekin with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook for 20 minutes in the oven at 350ºF.
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