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Whipped Ricotta Dip with Focaccia and Veggies

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  • Servings:

    Serves 6 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    8 minutes

Ingredients

Light and airy whipped ricotta makes a delicious appetizer when paired with some focaccia bread and a rainbow of veggies like sliced peppers and cucumber for easy dipping.
1 (10-oz.) package classic focaccia bread
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1 lemon
1 Tbsp. chopped mint
2 tsp. chopped parsley
1 English cucumber
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 (14-oz.) package celery & carrot sticks
1 (10-oz.) package cherry tomatoes
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Focaccia and Veggies

Directions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium. Slice focaccia into 1"-thick slices and brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill focaccia until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
2. In a medium bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat ricotta until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer whipped ricotta to a small serving bowl, swirling top with a spoon. Into a second small bowl, zest lemon. Add mint, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Drizzle herb mixture over whipped ricotta.
3. Slice cucumber into 1/4"-thick slices. Seed and slice the bell peppers. Serve whipped ricotta with cucumber, sliced peppers, celery & carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and toasted focaccia.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, May-June 2023

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 260 kcal (13%)
Calories from Fat 135 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 15 g (23%)
Saturated Fat 5 g (25%)
Cholesterol 20 mg (7%)
Sodium 180 mg (8%)
Total Carbohydrates 22 g (7%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (16%)
Protein 8 g (13%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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