Description
These Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey are a flavorful and vibrant side dish that combines sweet roasted carrots with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spicy honey. Perfect for any meal, these carrots are sure to impress with their delicious blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Carrots:
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Hot Honey:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the carrots: Place the carrots on a large baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare whipped ricotta: In a food processor, blend ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
- Make hot honey: Warm honey with red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble: Spread whipped ricotta on a platter, arrange roasted carrots on top, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can make the whipped ricotta up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For extra crunch, consider adding toasted walnuts or pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
