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Spicy Roasted Carrots

Kuritomo
This Roasted Carrots with Green Curry Sauce and Ricotta Cheese recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side dish for your next gathering. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in this dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp green curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Fish Sauce Caramel

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Topping

  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese for topping
  • 1 tbsp sliced green onions sliced thinly
  • roasted chickpeas 1tbsp olive oil+1can Chickpeas/ 420F, 25min
  • Salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the carrots, cumin, sugar, green curry paste, olive oil, and salt. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
  • Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Combine chickpeas, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium bowl.
  • Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Put the carrots on 1st rack and the chickpea on 2nd rack. Roast them for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are tender and caramelized, and the chickpeas are crispy.
  • While the carrots are roasting, prepare the fish sauce caramel. Combine the fish sauce caramel ingredients in a medium pan and medium heat until it gets bubbly and saucy for about 4 -6 minutes.
  • Add To assemble, spread the roasted carrots out on a serving platter. Sprinkle the crispy chickpeas on top.
  • Spoon the ricotta cheese on the carrots and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and green onions.