Description
A delightful dish featuring roasted carrots paired with whipped ricotta and drizzled with hot honey, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby or heirloom carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh herbs (like mint or parsley), for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the carrots are roasting, whip the ricotta, heavy cream, and lemon zest until smooth and airy.
- Spread the whipped ricotta on a serving platter, arrange the roasted carrots on top, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Choose sweet baby or heirloom carrots for the best flavor. Don’t skip flipping the carrots for even caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg