Description

Roasted Carrots with Ricotta is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that transforms any meal into a culinary experience. This recipe features sweet, caramelized carrots topped with creamy ricotta cheese and a drizzle of spicy hot honey. The combination of textures—crunchy pistachios, smooth ricotta, and tender carrots—delivers a delightful burst of flavors that is perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb baby or heirloom carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt, to taste
¼ cup honey
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the carrots in olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
While roasting, blend ricotta with heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red pepper flakes; stir for 1-2 minutes until heated.
Spread whipped ricotta on a platter; top with roasted carrots.
Drizzle hot honey over the dish and garnish with chopped pistachios and herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Choose fresh carrots without blemishes for better flavor. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting. Feel free to customize with different toppings like nuts or herbs.