Carrots and Whipped Ricotta (Printable Version)
Soft roasted carrots paired with fluffy whipped ricotta and a splash of spicy honey.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Veggies
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Trimmed and peeled carrots, about 450 g
→ Spices
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2.5 ml kosher salt
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1.25 ml crushed red pepper flakes, if you like a kick
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15 ml olive oil
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1.25 ml ground black pepper
→ Dairy
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240 ml whole milk ricotta cheese
→ Zests & Juices
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15 ml fresh lemon juice
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5 ml lemon zest
→ Oils & Sweeteners
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30 ml spicy hot honey
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15 ml extra virgin olive oil
→ Fresh Herbs
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Chopped fresh thyme or parsley for brightness
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Heat oven to 220°C and line a pan with parchment paper.
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Put carrots in a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until all coated.
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Spread carrots out evenly on the pan. Roast 25 to 30 minutes. Flip halfway so they cook well and get sweet and brown.
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While carrots roast, blend ricotta with lemon zest, juice, and extra virgin olive oil until silky and smooth.
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On a plate, smear ricotta mix. Top with roasted carrots. Drizzle hot honey all over. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you want some heat. Finish with thyme or parsley. Eat right away.
# Helpful Tips:
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Flipping carrots during roasting makes sure they brown nicely all over.