Description
A delightful vegetarian side dish with caramelized roasted carrots topped with creamy whipped ricotta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are well-coated.
- Spread the carrots out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden and tender.
- Prepare the whipped ricotta by combining ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter.
- Spoon the whipped ricotta over the roasted carrots.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg