Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Dip & Spread Recipes Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta 3.3 (3) 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. By Danielle Centoni Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. 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. Equipment: Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 88 Calories 5g Fat 4g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 88 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 245IU 5% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 9mcg 2% Sodium 198mg 9% Calcium 150mg 12% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 85mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved