Description
Roasted carrots with whipped ricotta and hot honey are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that elevates any meal. The tender, caramelized carrots are beautifully complemented by creamy, whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, making it a go-to favorite for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- While the carrots roast, whip the ricotta cheese with a drizzle of olive oil until smooth.
- Once roasted, drizzle hot honey over the warm carrots for glaze.
- Serve by spooning whipped ricotta onto plates, topping with roasted carrots, and garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg