Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe
This delicious roasted carrots recipe features golden, caramelized carrots served with creamy whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spicy hot honey, garnished with fresh parsley for a flavorful, elegant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Carrots
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Whipped Ricotta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss carrots: Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until evenly coated.
- Arrange carrots: Spread carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast carrots: Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- Whip ricotta: In a bowl, whip ricotta with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Make hot honey: Warm honey gently in a small pan and stir in chili flakes to create hot honey.
- Plate ricotta: Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving plate.
- Top and garnish: Top with roasted carrots, drizzle hot honey, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Keywords: roasted carrots, whipped ricotta, hot honey, side dish, easy vegetable recipe
