Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta

From EatingWell: July/August 2014

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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.