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Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
Lemon thyme whipped ricotta delivers silky creaminess with bright lemon zest and a gentle herbal note from fresh thyme, finished with a silky olive oil drizzle that heightens every bite.
- Total
- 12 min
- Prep
- 12 min
- Serves
- 8
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 87
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 0g
- Sodium
- 121mg
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, plus more, for garnish
- 2 tsp minced shallot or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine 1 container ricotta, 2 tablespoons thyme, 1 tablespoon shallot (or 3 tablespoons chives), 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; swirl the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.