Description
A delightful dish that balances the sweetness of roasted carrots with creamy whipped ricotta and a spicy kick from hot honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces.
- Place the carrot pieces on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika over the carrots.
- Toss the carrots to coat them in the oil and seasonings.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, whip the ricotta cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle in honey and add red pepper flakes and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Once carrots are done, remove and let cool slightly.
- Spread the whipped ricotta on a serving platter and top with roasted carrots.
- Drizzle any leftover honey over the carrots and garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure even sizing of carrot pieces for uniform cooking and use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: New American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg