Description
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey is a vibrant dish that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of caramelized carrots with the creamy richness of whipped ricotta and a touch of spicy honey. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe elevates your meal in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal side or main dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots if necessary; cut them into even-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer; roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and caramelized.
- While the carrots roast, whip the ricotta cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Once the carrots are done, transfer them to a serving platter, dollop with whipped ricotta, and drizzle generously with hot honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup roasted carrots with topping
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg