Description
Elegant roasted carrots served with creamy whipped ricotta and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle, perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds medium-sized carrots, preferably with greens attached
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean and trim carrots, leaving an inch of greens if attached.
- Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Whip ricotta with heavy cream and lemon zest until smooth.
- Combine honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan, warm gently.
- Spread whipped ricotta on a platter, arrange roasted carrots on top.
- Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Make ahead: Roast carrots and prepare ricotta up to 24 hours in advance.
- For non-spicy version: Replace hot sauce with orange zest and cinnamon.
- Vegan option: Use cashew-based ricotta and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Best served with crisp white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or light reds like Pinot Noir.
- Choose medium-sized carrots for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: roasted carrots, whipped ricotta, hot honey, vegetarian side dish, make ahead dish
