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Whipped Ricotta with Seared Zucchini

35 min
15 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 6

Unsaved Whipped Ricotta with Seared Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 15 oz Whole milk ricotta
  • 4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 Fresh zucchini, sliced in half
  • 1 tbsp Grapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic reduction

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Slice the end and top off of the zucchinis, then slice in half length wise.Score the flesh side of each zucchini slice in a cross-hatch pattern. Place on a baking rack, flesh-side up. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine ricotta, heavy cream, 2 tsp of salt, and garlic into a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside
  4. place a cast iron pan over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Once pan is hot, add oil and tilt pan to evenly distribute.
  5. Turn heat down to medium and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Flip zucchini, place in oven, and bake for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread whipped ricotta evenly onto a serving platter. Chop seared zucchini and place on top of whipped ricotta. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

7gCarbs
12gFat
9gProtein

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories170
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 12g
    • 18%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 6g
    • 30%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 35mg
    • 12%
  • Sodium
    • 1350mg
    • 56%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 7g
    • 2%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 9g
  • Vitamin C
    • 30%
  • Calcium
    • 15%
  • Iron
    • 4%
  • Vitamin A
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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