Roasted Carrots with Feta Sumac Spread

Name: Roasted Carrots with Feta Sumac Spread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 carrots (about 1½ lb/680 g total); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ lb (115 g) feta cheese; ⅓ cup (80 ml) European-style yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 2 dates, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground sumac; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Bitter & Sweet

By Omid Roustaei and Lauren Ko

Published 2025

About

Roasting carrots seals in their flavor, intensifies their natural sugars, and leaves them tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The savory, tangy feta sumac spread pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted carrots, making this a great side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

For the Carrots

8 carrots (about 1½ lb/680 g total)
2 tablesp

Americas
Asia
Iran
United States
Side dish
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

To prepare the carrots, cut them in half lengthwise to give them a bit more surface area for caramelization and to get them to cook faster. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Then add the carrots and—using your h