Best Creamy Zucchini And Ricotta Spread Recipes

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CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA SPREAD



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Serve this Mediterranean-inspired dip at your next get-together. Just as creamy as hummus but with a touch of creamy ricotta and bright lemon zest, it's sure to be a hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium zucchini, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup ricotta
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoon lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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This appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious.

Provided by chunker

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BAKED ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CREAMY RICOTTA



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Baked zucchini noodles in a savory sauce with creamy ricotta to top it off!

Provided by mkhurt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (16 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups zucchini noodles
7 tablespoons ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 leaves basil, thinly sliced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 917.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE



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I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many. Recently, my daughter had some heart trouble, so I adapted the recipe to cut fat and calories. We think this version is just as delicious. -Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds zucchini
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE



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What something different than a normal lasagna dish? This recipe will fit the bill and it is only 4 points.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs zucchini
15 ounces light ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (26 ounce) jar low sodium spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part skim reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place in a basket over 1 inch of boiling water.
  • Cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until just tender.
  • Drain; pat dry.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 Tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 Tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside.
  • Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons bread crumbs.
  • cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella.
  • Cover with remaining sauce.
  • Combine remainin crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top.
  • cover and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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



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Provided by taniaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
1/2 cup ricotta
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice

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.

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