Whipped Ricotta
An easy appetizer recipe that takes only 5 minutes to put together with tons of variations. Creamy silky and rich ricotta with fresh herbs and olive oil shines right next to pita chips, crostini or crackers
Servings: 4 sevings
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil divided
- ½ Tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In your food processor add ricotta, half the oil, lime and salt then process until light and creamy.
- Place in a serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, place fresh parsley, cilantro, lime zest and the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil.
- Top the ricotta with the herb mixture and serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Variations:
You can choose any combination of fresh herbs like fresh mint, dill, rosemary, thyme..etc. - You can also add honey to the herb mixture or top the dish with a drizzle of honey.
Make it sweet dip and use honey and some orange juice for a bright flavor. - Storage: store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 0.3mg