Marinated tomatoes with whipped ricotta
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Marinated tomatoes with whipped ricotta
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Marinated tomatoes are the perfect recipe to celebrate seasonal cherry tomatoes. The perfect appetizer served with whipped ricotta and toast.
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Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz) cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 red chilli halved
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the whipped ricotta
- 250 g (½lb) ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs basil, chives. etc.
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
To serve
- crusty bread toasted, if preferred
Instructions
- Score cherry tomatoes by making a cross cut into the bottom of each tomato.
- Add the tomatoes to a large, heat-proof bowl then pour over boiling water.
- Allow to stand for a few minutes then drain the tomatoes and plunge into ice water.
- Blanching the tomatoes will allow the skins to slip right off.
- Add the peeled tomatoes to a large jar.
- To make the marinade, whisk the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, chilli, sliced garlic, salt and pepper together then pour over the tomatoes.
- Top up with more olive oil if necessary.
- Allow the tomatoes to marinade for at least 6 hours but ideally overnight.
- Make the herb whipped ricotta by blending the ricotta cheese, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a food processor.
- Serve the tomatoes and ricotta on crusty toast for the perfect summer appetizer or light lunch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
953mg
(40%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
851IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 953mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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