Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet roasted carrots with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of hot honey in this elegant side dish. Perfect for entertaining or as a flavorful vegetable appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Carrots:
- 1 lb rainbow or regular carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
For the Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or honey mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the carrots: Place the carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin if using. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare the whipped ricotta: Blend ricotta, heavy cream or milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt.
- Serve: Spread whipped ricotta on a platter, arrange carrots on top, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the whipped ricotta up to a day in advance and store it chilled.
- For added texture, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds before serving.
- Use store-bought hot honey or make your own by gently warming honey with chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
