roasted carrots
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey 🍯🌶️ Sweet-roasted carrots meet creamy whipped ricotta and spicy hot honey for an irresistible appetizer. 📋 Ingredients - 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 - 1 cup (225g) ricotta cheese - 2 tbsp heavy cream - 1 tsp lemon zest - 1/4 cup (60ml) honey - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves - Fresh parsley (optional) 📝 Instructions 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2️⃣ Wash and peel the baby carrots or heirloom carrots. Toss them with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. 3️⃣ Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and caramelized. 4️⃣ While the carrots are roasting, add r...