
Roasted Rosemary Sweets & Beets
A delicious roasted dish featuring sweet potatoes and beets, paired with a creamy honey-basil whipped ricotta-avocado dip. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is highlighted by fresh herbs and optional honey for extra sweetness.
What you need

oz ricotta cheese
tbsp honey
tsp salt

tbsp avocado oil

tsp black pepper

avocado

lemon zest

tsp pepper
tbsp macadamia nuts

tbsp lemon juice

tbsp basil

sweet potato

bunch scallion

lb beet
tbsp pistachio
Instructions
1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 2: Add the sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl, then add 1.5 tbsp of the oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and one sprig of rosemary. Toss to combine, then spread evenly on one of the baking sheets. 3: Next, add the beets to the bowl with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Toss to combine then spread evenly on the second baking sheet. 4: Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until tender and browned. Toss both the sweet potatoes and the beets halfway. 5: While the sweet potatoes and beets roast, make the dip. Add the ricotta, avocado, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and honey to a food processor and process for 30-45 seconds until smooth. 6: When the sweet potatoes and beets are done, spread the dip over the bottom of a plate, top with the sweet potatoes and beets, then the pistachios, macadamia nuts, lemon zest, pepper, honey, and scallions.View original recipe