Whipped Ricotta Dip
Easy whipped ricotta dip with honey, garlic and lemon zest for a super simple yet elegant appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor (or blender or electric mixer), puree together ricotta with fresh thyme, parsley, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, honey, garlic, sea salt and black pepper for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Add additional salt or pepper to taste.
- Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, drizzled honey, and herbs.
- Serve whipped ricotta dip with crostini, sliced baguette toasts, vegetables, etc.
Notes
HERBS: You can substitute dried, ground thyme and parsley for fresh. In place of fresh, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley.
Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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