Roasted Carrots with Vegan Ricotta
Succulent carrots roasted to perfection with cumin, a touch of maple syrup, and a blend of spices served over a bed of creamy and velvety vegan ricotta made from cashews and tofu. Topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley, and crushed walnuts, these Roasted Carrots with Vegan Ricotta can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. Easy to make and customizable, these Oven Roasted Carrots are ideal for a casual dinner yet sophisticated enough to serve at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For Roasted Carrots
- 1 lb. carrots
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ricotta
- ¾ cup raw cashews soaked
- 250 g extra firm tofu
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-1.5 lemons to taste
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp plant milk as needed to thin
Toppings
- 1/3 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 1/4 Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 tbsp Crushed Walnuts
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- First start by slicing the greens off of your carrots, leaving 1cm left on the carrots.
- Place onto a baking tray and season with olive oil, maple syrup, spices and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Bake your carrots at 400f for 25-30 minutes.
- While your carrots cook, make your vegan ricotta by placing everything into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding plant milk to thin as needed until it is smooth and creamy.
- Make sure to soak your cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes before blending to ensure a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Spread out your ricotta onto a plate and top with your roasted carrots followed by some fresh pomegranate seeds and parsley, crushed walnuts, and a drizzle of olive oil and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 382.8kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 22.8gSaturated Fat: 3.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.54gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.73gSodium: 519.4mgPotassium: 760.7mgFiber: 6.6gSugar: 15.8gVitamin A: 969.18IUVitamin C: 18.2mgCalcium: 338.6mgIron: 4.9mg
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