RECIPES
Ricotta, Lemon and Walnut Dip
by Livestrong_Recipes | Oct 19, 2018
Photo Credit: Arthur Bovino
- PREP
- 15 m
- COOK
- 0 m
- TOTAL
- 15 m
Part-skim and fat-free ricotta makes a light but creamy base for this dip. To give our recipe some tang, we’re adding a touch of olive oil and lemon juice, which provides vitamins C, B-6, A and E. Walnuts contain heart-healthy omega-3 fats and antioxidants, which fight free-radical damage.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
- 1 fruit lemon
- 1/3 cup Walnuts
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese, Natural, Fat Free
- 1 1/2 tbsp Parsley, Raw
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS
1
Zest and juice lemon and reserve both.
2
Add ¼ cup walnuts, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil to blender or food processor. Pulse until walnuts are finely chopped but not too small (about 30 seconds).
3
Add ricotta, ⅔ of the reserved lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper. Pulse 15 seconds until whipped and well mixed then pour into a small serving bowl. Season to taste.
4
Crush remaining walnuts and scatter them and the remaining lemon zest on top of the dip.
