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Smoked Carrots with Whipped Herbed Ricotta, Lemon & Harissa

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot recipes, roasted carrots, smoked carrots, smoked carrots on whipped ricotta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Sweet roasted carrots finished with gentle smoke and served over whipped ricotta with fresh herbs, lemon, and harissa oil.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Roasted Carrots

  • 1 to 1½ pounds small to medium carrots peeled with a little stem attached (450–680 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Whipped Herbed Ricotta

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta 240 g
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs parsley, chives, dill, or a mix
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Harissa Oil

  • 1 –2 teaspoons harissa paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Garnish

  • Fresh herbs
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Roast the Carrots

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Place carrots on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
  • Roast 25–35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
    Smoked Carrots with Whipped Ricotta, lemon and Harissa - roasted carrots on pan

Smoke the Carrots

  • Place the roasted carrots in a cold smoker or under a smoking dome and smoke for 5–10 minutes.
    Smoked Carrots with Whipped Herbed Ricotta, Lemon & Harissa - smoking carrots
  • If you do not have a smoker, sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika before serving.

Make the Whipped Ricotta

  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
    Smoked Carrots with Whipped Herbed Ricotta, Lemon & Harissa - ricotta, herbs, olive oil in bowl
  • Whip with a fork or spoon until smooth and creamy.
    Smoked Carrots with Whipped Herbed Ricotta, Lemon & Harissa - whipped ricotta
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Make the Harissa Oil

  • Stir the harissa paste with olive oil until loosened and pourable.

Assemble the Dish

  • Spread the whipped ricotta onto a serving plate in a thick swoosh-like layer.
  • Arrange the roasted carrots over the ricotta.
    Smoked Carrots with Whipped Herbed Ricotta, Lemon & Harissa close-up
  • Drizzle with harissa oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs, flaky salt, and black pepper.

Serve

  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19242IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg