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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

A delightful dish featuring sweet roasted carrots topped with creamy whipped ricotta and drizzled with spicy hot honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Carrots
  • 2 lbs carrots peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Whipped Ricotta
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 1 tbsp honey for sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Hot Honey Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Method
 

Roast the Carrots
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Prepare the Whipped Ricotta
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, honey, and salt.
  2. Using a hand mixer, whip until smooth and creamy.
Make the Hot Honey
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red pepper flakes.
  2. Warm gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until infused.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Place the roasted carrots on a serving platter.
  2. Dollop the whipped ricotta on top of the carrots.
  3. Drizzle with the hot honey before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the hot honey sit for a few hours before using.

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