Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey
A delightful dish featuring sweet roasted carrots paired with creamy whipped ricotta and drizzled with zesty hot honey, perfect as a starter or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Carrots
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and trim the carrots, ensuring they are cut into uniform sizes.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Whip the ricotta cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and airy.
- Plate the whipped ricotta on a serving dish and arrange the roasted carrots over the top.
- Drizzle hot honey over the plated carrots.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other roasted vegetables or use flavored ricotta for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg