Description
Roasted carrots drizzled with whipped ricotta and hot honey create a delightful dish that’s both comforting and visually stunning. The tender, caramelized carrots complement the creamy ricotta, while the spicy honey adds a surprising kick. Perfect for cozy dinners or to impress guests, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until caramelized and tender.
- While the carrots roast, mix ricotta cheese with lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the carrots are done, drizzle hot honey over them generously and let cool slightly.
- Serve the roasted carrots atop whipped ricotta, adding extra honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg