Ricotta with Strawberries, Balsamic, and Basil

July 17, 2020 Comments Off on Ricotta with Strawberries, Balsamic, and Basil
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Ricotta with Strawberries, Balsamic, and Basil

Sweet with a bit of savory, this is an easy and delicious dessert that comes together fast and requires no cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dairy-free, dessert, easy, egg-free, fast, nightshade-free, no-bake, no-cook, nut-free, salad, strawberry
Servings: 2
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

“Ricotta”

  • 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds or macadamias, cashews, or sunflower seeds (though sunflower seeds have a stronger taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk more as needed, or water

Salad

  • 1/4 cup basil cut into fine strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons good quality balsamic
  • 1/2 cup strawberries halved
  • pepper fresh ground
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Blend the ricotta ingredients in a food processor until a smooth and creamy “ricotta” forms. Taste and adjust with more salt and lemon juice, if desired.
  • Arrange dabs of ricotta on a serving platter, scatter strawberries and basil then season with salt and pepper. Finally, drizzle balsamic on top before serving.

Notes

If you are not avoiding dairy, make this nut-free with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
Nutrition with dairy-based ricotta and balsamic: Calories: 119 cal, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 8g, Protein: 7g
Nutrition Facts
Ricotta with Strawberries, Balsamic, and Basil
Amount per Serving
Calories
261
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Sodium
 
595
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
158
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
82
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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July 17, 2020

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