Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Whipped Ricotta

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta

• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (adds tang and creaminess)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Pinch of sea salt

For the Hot Honey Drizzle

• ¼ cup honey

• ½ to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• ½ tsp apple cider vinegar (optional but adds a zippy finish)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (LEVEL IT UP)