Creamy Zucchini And Ricotta Spread Recipes

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA DIP RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium high. Add grated zucchini, minced garlic clove, and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and golden, 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool. Add 1/2 cup ricotta, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

BAKED ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CREAMY RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and diced tomatoes; let simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
• Squeeze zucchini noodles to get most of the water out. Add to the skillet and stir to combine. Add ricotta cheese in 1-tablespoon dollops around the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to set up. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add zucchini, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature (or refrigerate, up to overnight; bring to room temperature before continuing). Add ricotta, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.