Description
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey is a stunning side dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of caramelized carrots with creamy, whipped ricotta. Topped with a spicy-sweet drizzle of hot honey, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet experience. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, these roasted carrots are sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup high-quality honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Clean and peel the carrots, then slice them into uniform pieces.
- Toss the carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- In a food processor, blend ricotta cheese with lemon zest until smooth.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey with red pepper flakes until combined.
- Serve the roasted carrots on a platter topped with whipped ricotta and drizzled with hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg