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Roasted Carrots with Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe

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Deliciously simple roasted carrots served with creamy whipped ricotta and drizzled with spicy hot honey. This easy-to-make dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted carrots with the tangy, smooth texture of ricotta, enhanced by lemon zest and juice, finished with a drizzle of hot honey and garnished with fresh thyme and crunchy pistachios for an irresistible appetizer or side.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2-4

Ingredients

Carrots

  • 12 carrots, slice larger ones in half
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme

Whipped Ricotta

  • 2/3 cup ricotta cheese (or vegan ricotta alternative)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Garnish

  • 1 1/2 tsp hot honey
  • Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
  • Additional thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Trim the carrot greens and clean the carrots by scrubbing off any dirt with a paper towel or brush to ensure they are clean before roasting.
  2. Roast the Carrots: Place the carrots in a roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme. Toss the carrots around to coat them evenly with the oil, salt, and thyme. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  3. Prepare the Whipped Ricotta: While the carrots roast, add 2/3 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and salt to taste into a food processor. Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add more olive oil gradually until you reach a spreadable consistency. Set the whipped ricotta aside at room temperature.
  4. Plate the Dish: Spread the whipped ricotta evenly on serving plates. Arrange the roasted carrots on top of the ricotta. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons of hot honey over the carrots and ricotta. Garnish with chopped pistachios and additional fresh thyme if desired for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegan ricotta to make this dish dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your heat preference.
  • For extra crunch, garnish with toasted nuts like pistachios or walnuts.
  • The carrots can be prepped ahead and roasted just before serving.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can whisk the ricotta with olive oil and lemon by hand, though it may be less smooth.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/roasted-carrots-with-ricotta-and-hot-honey-recipe/