Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

 Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

Ingredients :

For the Carrots

1 lb carrots, peeled and trimmed

2 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

For the Whipped Ricotta

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Hot Honey

¼ cup honey

½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference) 

Instructions :

Preheat Oven

Set oven to 425°F (220°C).

Roast the Carrots

Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly caramelized.

Make the Whipped Ricotta

In a food processor, blend ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy (about 1–2 minutes).

Prepare the Hot Honey

In a small saucepan, gently warm honey with red pepper flakes over low heat for 1–2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it infuse.

Assemble

Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving platter.

Arrange roasted carrots on top.

Drizzle with hot honey before serving.