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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta for an Elegant Side Dish

This Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Carrots
  • 1 lb Carrots whole or baby for sweeter flavor
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with neutral oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or substitute with regular paprika
For the Whipped Ricotta
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese or dairy-free ricotta for a vegan option
  • 2 Tbsp Cream or plant-based milk
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest can swap with lime zest
For the Hot Honey Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • food processor
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare your peeled and halved carrots in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Spread the carrots cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cream, a splash of olive oil, and lemon zest, blending until smooth and fluffy.
  5. In a saucepan, warm the honey over low heat, stirring in red pepper flakes and adding apple cider vinegar after infusing.
  6. Once the carrots are roasted, spread whipped ricotta on a platter, layer the carrots, and drizzle with hot honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best flavor, select fresh, organic carrots. Prepare the whipped ricotta a day in advance for convenience.

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