Roasted Carrots with Maple Ricotta & Spiced Butter
A delightful dish that balances sweet and creamy roasted carrots with maple ricotta and spiced butter, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut the carrots into even pieces.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the tossed carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Mix the ricotta cheese with maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and add cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve the roasted carrots topped with maple ricotta and drizzled with spiced butter.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different spices or toppings to customize the dish to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrots, side dish, roasted, maple, ricotta, butter