Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta

Submitted by Suzycooksforfun

"From EatingWell: July/August 2014"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons minced shallots or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons thyme, shallot (or chives), lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt in a food processor. Puree for a few seconds until smooth.
2. 2.Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme.