Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Delight Your Taste Buds!
A delicious and unique dish featuring roasted carrots topped with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of hot honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- While the carrots are roasting, whip the ricotta cheese until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey and stir in the red pepper flakes.
- Once the carrots are done, plate them and top with whipped ricotta.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the top and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg