Name: Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Description

This Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey recipe offers a perfect balance of tender, caramelized carrots paired with creamy, citrusy ricotta and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. Ideal as an elegant and flavorful side dish, it’s quick to prepare and brings a sophisticated twist to your vegetable repertoire, perfect for holiday meals or everyday dinners.

Ingredients

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Carrots

1½ pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ricotta Topping

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare carrots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the peeled and halved carrots on a baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the carrots.
Roast the carrots: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the carrots once halfway through cooking until they become tender and caramelized.
Prepare whipped ricotta: While the carrots are roasting, combine ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of hot honey in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend or whip the mixture until it is smooth and fluffy, creating a light and airy ricotta topping.
Assemble the dish: Once the carrots are done roasting, spread the whipped ricotta on a serving platter or divide it onto individual plates. Arrange the roasted carrots on top.
Finish and garnish: Drizzle additional hot honey over the carrots and ricotta to add a sweet and spicy kick. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

You can make the whipped ricotta ahead of time and store it in the fridge to save prep time.
For an extra layer of flavor, toss the carrots with a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika before roasting.
Adjust the amount of hot honey to your spice preference, using store-bought or homemade versions.