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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey Recipe
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This Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors. Tender roasted carrots are paired with velvety whipped ricotta cheese and drizzled with a spicy-hot honey glaze, garnished with fresh herbs and optional toasted nuts for a delightful appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

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For the Roasted Carrots

  • 500 g carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonal slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

For the Whipped Ricotta

  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Hot Honey Drizzle

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • ½–1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to desired heat)

For Garnish

  • Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
  • Toasted nuts or seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Carrots: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the peeled and sliced carrots with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until evenly coated.
  2. Roast Carrots: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Whip Ricotta: While the carrots roast, place ricotta cheese in a food processor or bowl. Whip using a hand mixer or processor with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and light.
  4. Prepare Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey with chili flakes on low heat for 1–2 minutes to infuse the spicy flavor into the honey. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Spread a layer of whipped ricotta evenly on a serving platter. Arrange the roasted carrots over the ricotta layer.
  6. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the hot honey over the carrots and ricotta. Garnish with freshly chopped thyme or parsley and sprinkle optional toasted nuts or seeds for added texture and flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve the dish warm or at room temperature as a flavorful appetizer or side dish.

Notes

  • Adjust chili flakes in the hot honey drizzle to your preferred spice level.
  • Smoked paprika is optional but adds a nice smoky depth to the roasted carrots.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the toasted nuts or seeds garnish.
  • Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for brightness, or try basil for a different flavor twist.
  • Whipped ricotta can be flavored further with herbs or garlic if desired.
  • Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, or as a vegetarian appetizer.

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Keywords: roasted carrots, whipped ricotta, hot honey, spicy honey drizzle, appetizer, side dish, vegetarian, Mediterranean

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