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Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe

This whipped ricotta dip is light, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes with lemon, herbs, and olive oil. A simple, flavorful appetizer perfect for bread, veggies, or snack boards.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • food processor
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz conatainer whole milk ricotta
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs, rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until whipped.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Use a combination of your favorite fresh herbs. Think tarragon, chives, parsley, dill, or cilantro. I would avoid herbs like rosemary or thyme as they can be a little too strong for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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