Description
A delicious dish featuring roasted carrots served with whipped ricotta, hot honey, and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Warm honey gently in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in chili flakes and let infuse for a few minutes.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sliced almonds until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes. Set aside.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta on a serving plate. Arrange the roasted carrots over the ricotta. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
- Finish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- Can substitute ricotta with another soft cheese if desired.
- Consider adding other vegetables for a more colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg