Description
Sweet roasted carrots paired with creamy whipped ricotta and finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey for a perfectly balanced savory-sweet side dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp honey
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for ricotta)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Optional: chili flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Spread carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized.
- While carrots roast, whip ricotta with olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving platter.
- Arrange roasted carrots on top of the ricotta.
- Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with fresh herbs and chili flakes if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for best texture.
- Can be served as a side dish or light appetizer.
- Adjust hot honey to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean