Name: Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
Cook time: 15 min
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; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta

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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

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Vegetarian

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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

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:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88	Calories
5g	Fat
4g	Carbs
6g	Protein

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.