Ricotta and Herb Spread
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Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce container fresh ricotta (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, chives, cilantro, or any combination)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small baguette, sliced and toasted
Directions
- Spoon the ricotta into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the herbs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the oil and serve with the bread.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 205Calories From Fat 47%
- Protein 9g
- Carbohydrate 18g
- Sugar 1g
- Fiber 1g
- Fat 11g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Calcium 124mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 320mg
- Cholesterol 27mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Buy organic: The grains that dairy cows eat can be treated with chemicals, which have a residual presence in milk and dairy
products.
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