This dish features tender roasted carrots topped with creamy ricotta and vibrant pesto. It’s a simple yet flavorful side that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
The recipe is easy to follow and highlights the natural sweetness of the carrots, enhanced by the richness of ricotta and the fresh taste of pesto.
Delicious Roasted Carrots with Pesto and Ricotta
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Roasted Carrots with Pesto and Ricotta Recipe
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These roasted carrots are cooked until caramelized and tender, then served with dollops of ricotta cheese and a drizzle of pesto. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Carrots: In a mixing bowl, toss the baby carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the carrots are roasted, remove them from the oven. Transfer to a serving platter and top with dollops of ricotta cheese and drizzle with pesto.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 6g
This recipe is part of my 35 Delicious Easter Side Dishes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
Jeff was a leader for Whole Foods Market for over 2 decades and is now a recovering foodie. When he's not spending time in the kitchen, he can usually be found with 3 daughters, practicing martial arts, making music, or blogging on his other sites.
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