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Vibrant roasted carrots layered over creamy whipped ricotta cheese with a drizzle of hot honey and crushed pistachios.

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby carrots or small bunch carrots with tops trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Roast carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
  4. While carrots roast, place ricotta, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor.
  5. Process ricotta mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and light.
  6. Spread the whipped ricotta on a large serving platter.
  7. Arrange the warm roasted carrots on top of the ricotta bed.
  8. Drizzle the entire dish with hot honey.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and crushed pistachios before serving.