There’s something about a dish like this that just feels like a table moment. Sweet roasted carrots, creamy hummus, salty feta and little bursts of sweetness layered together into something that looks as good as it tastes.

It’s simple, but thoughtful. The kind of side that brings colour, texture and balance to a spread without asking for too much effort.

LET THE CARROTS DO THE TALKING

Using rainbow carrots…

Carrots are naturally sweet, but when roasted, that sweetness deepens and intensifies.

Using rainbow or baby carrots adds more than just flavour — it brings colour, variation, and a sense of abundance to the plate.

The mix of yellows, oranges and purples makes the dish feel vibrant before you’ve even taken a bite.

INGREDIENTS

(Use what you have and season according to the quantities you have — this is a flexible, build-as-you-go kind of recipe.)

  • Rainbow or baby carrots

  • Canola oil

  • Paprika

  • Cumin

  • Dried thyme

  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

  • A drizzle of honey

TO SERVE

  • Hummus

  • Soft feta, crumbled

  • Fresh thyme leaves

  • Dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds)

METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  • Place the carrots onto a baking tray. Drizzle with canola oil and season with paprika, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Add a light drizzle of honey and toss to coat evenly.

  • Roast until the carrots are tender and caramelised, with golden edges.

  • To serve, spread a generous layer of hummus onto a plate. Arrange the warm roasted carrots on top.

  • Finish with crumbled feta, a scattering of fresh thyme leaves, and dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds.

AT THE TABLE

The sweetness of the carrots, the creaminess of the hummus and the saltiness of the feta work together effortlessly, while the cranberries bring small bursts of brightness throughout.

It’s the perfect side dish to a larger spread and pairs well with lamb, chicken or beef roasts.

Love,
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