Description
A vibrant and elegant side dish featuring sweet roasted carrots paired with creamy whipped ricotta and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rainbow carrots, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast carrots for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- While carrots roast, combine ricotta, heavy cream, and lemon zest in a food processor. Blend until smooth and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
- In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
- Spread whipped ricotta on a serving platter. Top with roasted carrots, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Side
- Cuisine: American