Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey: Try This!
Sweet, savory, and beautifully balanced roasted carrots topped with whipped ricotta and drizzled with hot honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Fresh thyme or mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- In a food processor, blend ricotta, cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and airy. Spread onto a serving platter.
- Warm honey in a small saucepan, stir in chili flakes, and infuse for 1–2 minutes.
- Top the whipped ricotta with roasted carrots. Drizzle generously with hot honey and finish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for crunch.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Serve warm as a side or on toasted bread for a light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving