Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, roasted whole
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for roasting
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whipped
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for whipping the ricotta
• 2 tbsp hot honey
• fresh herbs, chopped, such as parsley
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 425°F. Peel or scrub the carrots and pat them completely dry.

2. 2

   Toss the whole carrots with the olive oil, salt and pepper and spread them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized with some char.

   28 min
3. 3

   While they roast, whip the ricotta with the olive oil and a pinch of salt in a food processor, or whisk hard in a bowl, until smooth and fluffy.

4. 4

   Spread the whipped ricotta over a platter or plates and lay the warm carrots on top.

5. 5

   Drizzle with the hot honey and scatter with the chopped herbs. Serve warm.