Description
Delightful roasted carrots topped with creamy whipped ricotta, perfect for adding color and nutrition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the carrots evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are caramelized and the carrots are tender.
- While the carrots are roasting, prepare the whipped ricotta by combining ricotta cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once the carrots are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the roasted carrots on a plate, topped with dollops of whipped ricotta and garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Consider adding smoked paprika or toasted nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg