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    Home » Our latest posts » Appetizers

    Low Carb Ricotta Herb Dip for a High Protein Snack

    August 13, 2019 Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips and Salsas

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    Low Carb Ricotta Herb Dip is bursting with flavors from the fresh herbs and preserved lemons. Delicious with chips, crackers or vegetables.

    Low Carb Ricotta Herb Dip is great as a dip for vegetables, crackers or chips or as a spread for sandwiches.

    vegetables on a plate with ricotta dip and text overlay "ricotta herb veggie dip"

     

    I accidentally bought the wrong kind of milk the other day. Instead of throwing it out as my husband wanted, I made ricotta cheese. It is ridiculously easy if you follow this recipe from Ina Garten, and let it sit at least 10 minutes before straining (she says 1 minute).

    Or skip that step and just buy some ricotta at the store.

    Use any combination of fresh herbs you have on hand. I used basil and chives, but you can also use oregano, rosemary, dill, etc.

    The recipe calls for preserved lemons,which are simply lemons that have been cured in salt. The salt draws out the water, magnifying the lemon taste. You can use fresh lemon zest if you prefer.

    Ricotta Herb Dip

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ricotta cheese
    • 3 tablespoons milk or cream
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2-4 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped ((any combination of basil, chives, oregano, rosemary, parsley, etc.))
    • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 piece preserved lemon, finely chopped (or freshly grated lemon zest)
    • salt, pepper and more olive oil to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Whip ricotta, milk and olive oil until smooth.
    • Stir in fresh herbs, garlic and lemon.
    • Refrigerate at least one hour to allow flavors to develop.
    • Add salt, pepper and additional olive oil as needed just before serving.

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    Comments

    1. Marilyn Lesniak

      August 13, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you for featuring my salad! Thank you for hosting. This week I served up: On Tuesday is a healthy Philadelphia Creamy Salsa Dip. Wednesday is my Cream Cheese Pepper Dip and ending up Appetizer week with another dip on Friday I am serving a Seven Layer Taco Dip.

      Reply
    2. Wendy Klik

      September 01, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Perfect for in a lunch box or as an after school snack.

      Reply
    3. Sue Lau

      September 01, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Great with veggies I am sure but I also love this on toasted Italian bread.

      Reply
    4. Amy (Savory Moments)

      September 02, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      This dip looks like a perfect snack and way to enjoy all the fresh summer veggies right now!

      Reply

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