Honeyed Carrot Polenta Bake

Ingredients

• polenta1 cup
• water3 cups
• milk1 cup
• salt1/2 teaspoon
• carrots, grated2 cups
• honey2 tablespoons
• butter2 tablespoons
• ricotta cheese1 cup
• egg2 large
• ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
• orange zest1 teaspoon

Method

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter an 8-inch baking dish.
2. 2Bring the water, milk, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan, then whisk in the polenta.
3. 3Cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, honey, carrots, ricotta, eggs, cinnamon, and orange zest.
5. 5Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
6. 6Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
7. 7Rest for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Tips

• Grate the carrots finely so they soften fully in the bake.
• This is lovely warm, but it also slices neatly once cooled a bit.

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