Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe
This recipe features tender, caramelized roasted carrots topped with a creamy, whipped ricotta cheese blended with sweet and spicy hot honey for a delightful contrast of flavors. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or appetizer, it combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the richness of ricotta and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Ricotta Topping
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots evenly and achieve caramelization.
- Toss Carrots: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and cut carrot sticks with olive oil and salt to coat them well for roasting.
- Arrange Carrots: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Roast Carrots: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until they are tender inside and caramelized on the outside.
- Whip Ricotta: While the carrots roast, whip the ricotta cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy for a luscious topping.
- Mix Hot Honey: Stir the honey and red pepper flakes into the whipped ricotta, then season with black pepper to add a sweet and spicy flavor balance.
- Serve: Plate the roasted carrots and top them with the whipped ricotta mixture, drizzling any extra hot honey over the dish for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Peeling the carrots is optional but helps with smooth texture and caramelization.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- You can use goat cheese instead of ricotta for a tangier twist.
- Serve warm for the best flavor contrast between roasted carrots and creamy ricotta.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: roasted carrots, whipped ricotta, hot honey, spicy ricotta, caramelized carrots, side dish, vegetarian appetizer
