Description
Deliciously sweet and savory miso-glazed carrots roasted to perfection and served with a creamy whipped ricotta dip enhanced with fresh lemon and crunchy pistachios, making a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1kg carrots, halved or quartered if thick
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to season
Miso Glaze
- 75g butter
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ tbsp red miso
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp honey
Whipped Ricotta Dip
- 250g ricotta
- ½ lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 25g pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Roast the Carrots: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas mark 6. Place the halved or quartered carrots in a roasting tray, drizzle with ½ tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Roast for 15 minutes until they begin to brown lightly.
- Prepare the Miso Glaze: While carrots roast, melt the butter and sesame oil together in a saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the crushed garlic, red miso, chili flakes, and honey. Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly.
- Glaze and Continue Roasting: Remove the roasting tray from the oven, pour the miso glaze over the carrots, and stir to coat them thoroughly. Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 30 minutes until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Make the Whipped Ricotta Dip: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the whipped ricotta dip evenly across a serving platter. Spoon the warm miso-glazed carrots over the top, drizzling any remaining roasting juices over them. Finally, sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use red miso for the best depth of flavor; white miso can be used but yields a milder taste.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer no heat.
- For a nuttier dip, lightly toast the pistachios before chopping and sprinkling.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: miso glazed carrots, roasted carrots, whipped ricotta dip, easy vegetarian side, Japanese inspired
