RICOTTA, OLIVE AND PINE NUT SPREAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup large green olives, pitted (about 12)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (2 1/2 ounces)* see Cook's Note
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 packed cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Serving suggestion: serve on grilled bread, in endive leaves or as a dip for crudite.

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, olives, pine nuts, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until smooth. Add the parsley and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook's Note: To toast the pine nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 7 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.

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