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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe
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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of roasted carrots with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spicy honey. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Roasted Carrots:

  • 1 lb baby carrots or heirloom carrots
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper

Whipped Ricotta:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Hot Honey:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Garnish:

  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • to taste fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the carrots: Wash and peel the baby carrots or heirloom carrots. Toss them with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Roast the carrots: Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and caramelized.
  4. Make the whipped ricotta: Blend ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Prepare the hot honey: Heat honey and red pepper flakes in a saucepan, then stir in apple cider vinegar. Let it cool slightly.
  6. Assemble the dish: Spread whipped ricotta on a platter, arrange roasted carrots on top, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with pistachios, thyme, and parsley.

Notes

  • You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey.
  • Feel free to add other herbs or nuts for additional flavor and texture.

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Keywords: Roasted Carrots, Whipped Ricotta, Hot Honey, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Appetizer

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