Description
A delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring creamy ricotta topped with a flavorful mixture of crushed olives, toasted almonds, and zesty lemon. Perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Base:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
Olive and Almond Topping:
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (green and/or black, pitted and roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)
- Toast baguette slices or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Olive and Almond Topping: In a small bowl, combine the chopped olives, almonds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble: Spread the ricotta in a serving dish, create a well in the center. Spoon the olive and almond mixture over the ricotta.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, whip the ricotta with olive oil and salt until fluffy.
- Marcona almonds can be used for a buttery texture or pistachios for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
