So there I was. Harbouring fugitives. They certainly weren't welcome and I knew the situation would have to be resolved before things took an ugly turn. Everytime I turned my back, there were a few more of them. I needed a solution - and quick. There was also the other matter. The one of the growling monster within. You know what I'm talking about.
So I took care of it. Peeled their skins off. Cut their heads off. No feelings were spared for these imposters. They were stuck between a rock and a hard place and things were going to get pretty hot before the night was over. Minutes, which felt like hours, passed and they either didn't notice or didn't care about what was happening to them. Soon they would shrivel up (and hopefully die).
I decided to take matters further and pierced 'em with a sharp object. Repeatedly. Threw them into my mouth, chomped them between my teeth and allowed their sugary sweetness to roll down my throat. Yup, those carrots had it coming. And they got all they deserved.
Roasted Carrots with Chili and Feta
A Creative Pot original
Serves 4 - 6
Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness, while the rest of the ingredients play up their great flavour.
2 bunches young carrots, peeled and tops trimmed
1/4 tsp salt
1 small green chili, seeds removed and finely chopped
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
50g feta
1. Arrange carrots in a medium sized ovenproof casserole dish. Sprinkle with salt and chopped chilies, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss to coat and place in the oven at 180C for 20 - 30 minutes or until tender-crisp.
2. Remove carrots from the oven and crumble feta over. Return to oven for another 5 minutes, then serve.
Play around with different oils to mix things up - just think of the lovely nutty taste you'd get from using sesame seed or nut oils.
24 comments:
Nog nooit wortels met feta gekombineer nie, dis gewis uniek!
So simple, elegant and delicious. Love these.
I added the balsamic on a whim and it worked wonderfully to bring out the sweetness in the carrots. Thanks for stopping by!
Because you're too busy battling Greedy Baby? And dreaming up heavenly island vacations? ;-)
Think leaving the seeds in would be a good call - the finished dish actually tasted quite mild.
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoyed your blog just as much. :-)
LOL, I loved reading this post and these would be a hit in my house. I love the green chile in there. A creative recipe!
Love this post, how funny! Great dish for carrots too, the young, tender ones are so sweet and tasty!
hahaha This post made me giggle! Those carrots look great. I love the combination of the feta, chili, and balsamic vinegar. Sounds amazing!
This is something I have never tried. It most certainly looks very interesting. I am going to give this a try but I think I might just leave those seeds in the chili. Thanks.
I think carrots get a bad rap sometimes. By people like... me? I love them, so why don't I make them more often?? Thanks for the inspiration!
I love using Chilli with carrots :)
I absolutely adore feta! What an experience to be able to get the real deal in it's country of origin. Enjoy your holiday!
What a delicious and healthy recipe. I'm in Greece now on vacation and Feta is in some many dishes. It's such a great tasting cheese. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
ooooooh yum! love the feta & chilli combo!
They will know in future to not mess with me...
Thank you! If you like chili you might want to up the amount or leave the seeds in as the end result wasn't that spicy.
I'd like to think so! I always struggle to find ways to use carrots, so quite pleased with this.
This is so creative. All your recipes look fantastic. I will definitely be back.
Wow, those carrots look amazing, you have definitely elevated this as a side dish!
*kisses* HH
Damn carrots. The bastards had it coming. As will my stomach. the sweet/salty pairing sounds. well. To die for.
Love the addition of the chili! Givin'' it a kick...my kind of carrot.
Thanks for participating! The round up should be up shortly. ;)
Those carrots look gorgeous! Love your recipe.
Marisa, I'm so want this now!!! Have already made plans for tonight, but hopefully will be able to make this over the weekend. Perhaps with a wee bit more feta cheese :)
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