Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta

Name: Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons minced shallot or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 Ratings
3 Reviews

This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.

Danielle Centoni

Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2014

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15 mins

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Ingredients

1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons minced shallot or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons thyme, shallot (or chives), lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt in a food processor. Puree for a few seconds until smooth.

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Step 2
Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/4 cup

Per Serving:

88 calories; protein 6.2g; carbohydrates 3.8g; dietary fiber 0.2g; sugars 0.4g; fat 5.4g; saturated fat 2.8g; cholesterol 16.5mg; vitamin a iu 244.8IU; vitamin c 4.6mg; folate 9.1mcg; calcium 149.8mg; iron 0.4mg; magnesium 10.1mg; potassium 85.4mg; sodium 198.3mg.

Exchanges:

1 medium-fat meat

3 Ratings

5 star values: 0
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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711george

08/22/2022

No flavor at all. Not a keeper.

mfm

07/27/2014

Delicous, rich yet light, and amazing!This is a wonderful recipe... I did add an extra tsp of shallot. I don't think it needs the olive oil as a garnish. I was truly surpised at how scrumptious this was. It will be a staple for the weekends and parties!Pros: Low Calorie, Elegant TasteCons: None

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07/27/2014

Delicous, rich yet light, and amazing! This is a wonderful recipe... I did add an extra tsp of shallot. I don't think it needs the olive oil as a garnish. I was truly surpised at how scrumptious this was. It will be a staple for the weekends and parties! Pros: Low Calorie, Elegant Taste Cons: None

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