Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta Recipe

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Sweet roasted carrots paired with creamy, airy whipped ricotta, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with herbs, make for a delightful appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients:

  • For the Roasted Carrots:
    • 1 pound carrots, washed and trimmed (peeled or unpeeled as desired)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • For the Whipped Ricotta:
    • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Garnishing:
    • Honey, for drizzling
    • Fresh herbs (such as thyme, parsley, or dill), chopped
    • Optional: toasted nuts (such as pistachios or pine nuts)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Carrots:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • If using larger carrots, cut them into roughly equal-sized pieces. Smaller carrots can be left whole.
    • In a bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
    • Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the Carrots:
    • Roast for 25-35 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized. Turn the carrots halfway through cooking.
  3. Prepare the Whipped Ricotta:
    • While the carrots are roasting, prepare the whipped ricotta.
    • In a food processor or with an electric hand mixer, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
    • Blend until smooth and airy, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Assemble and Serve:
    • Spread the whipped ricotta on a serving platter.
    • Arrange the roasted carrots over the ricotta.
    • Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
    • optional: add toasted nuts.
    • Serve immediately.

Tips and Notes:

  • For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic or grated ginger to the carrots before roasting.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried herbs can be used.
  • washing the carrots thoroughly is very important. Many people enjoy the carrot peel, so it is not always needed to peel them.
  • When whipping the ricotta make sure to whip for a long enough time to incorperate air into the cheese.

Enjoy!

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