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Roasted Carrots with Hot Honey

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These roasted carrots are tender, caramelized, and perfectly balanced with creamy whipped ricotta, spicy hot honey, and a crunchy pistachio topping. This sweet and savory dish is ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or as a show-stopping appetizer. Perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and a hint of citrus.

Ingredients

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  1. For the Roasted Carrots:
    • 1 lb (450g) baby carrots or heirloom carrots
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    For the Whipped Ricotta:

    • 1 cup (225g) ricotta cheese
    • 2 tbsp heavy cream
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • Salt, to taste

    For the Hot Honey:

    • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
    • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

    Toppings:

    • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
    • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
    • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Roasted Carrots:
    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
  • Make the Whipped Ricotta:
    • In a food processor, combine ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Hot Honey:
    • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Assemble the Dish:
    • Spread whipped ricotta on a serving platter. Arrange roasted carrots on top.
  • Add the Toppings:
    • Drizzle the hot honey over the carrots. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, fresh thyme, and parsley (optional).
  • Serve:
    • Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, try roasting the pistachios before sprinkling them on the dish.
  • Adjust the level of spice in the hot honey by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Use fresh baby carrots for the best flavor, or substitute with rainbow carrots for added color.

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