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Whipped Ricotta Cheese Dip
Whole Milk Ricotta cheese whipped with a variety of herbs, parmesan cheese, and then topped with a balsamic tomato and herb blend.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp ground parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp fine kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 vine tomatoes pulp removed and finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Optional but highly recommended: 1 baguette sliced to serve with
Instructions
- To a food processor add the ricotta, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Process, just until smooth, then transfer to a shallow platter.
- Chop the tomatoes and add them to a bowl, together with the garlic, parsley oil, and vinegar. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Top the whipped ricotta dip with the chopped tomato salsa and serve with crusty baguette.
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Notes
- Use fat-free or light ricotta cheese
- You may swap the olive oil with avocado oil.
- Instead of vine-rip tomatoes, use grape or cheery tomatoes if thats what you have on hand
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
657IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 657IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.