Description
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey is a vibrant dish that offers a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Featuring tender, caramelized carrots topped with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spicy hot honey, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or as a standout side dish. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- While the carrots are roasting, whip ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and herbs in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Once roasted, drizzle hot honey over the carrots while they are still warm.
- Serve the roasted carrots atop whipped ricotta and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg