Rainbow Carrots with Ricotta Topping
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Rainbow Carrots with Ricotta Topping
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Hot roasted rainbow carrots topped with a cool and creamy lemon laced ricotta topping. Perfect as a side or vegetarian entree.
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches rainbow carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , minced
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash baby carrots and trim greens down to 1-2 inches. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat. Season generously with the salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25 minutes or until carrots are fork tender. Cook time will vary by the size of your carrots. Pierce with a fork or cake tester, if soft, they are ready.
- Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and thyme. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place hot, cooked carrots onto a serving platter, dollop ricotta mixture over top, then zest whole lemon. Drizzle with additional olive oil, freshly cracked pepper and flaky sea salt, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Notes
- Topping can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Carrots are best enjoyed freshly roasted.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1095IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1095IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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