WHITE PEACHES, PISTACHIOS, HONEY AND RICOTTA

White Peaches, Pistachios, Honey and Ricotta image

This recipe is based on a dish from the chef Seamus Mullen of Tertulia in New York. It's inspired by a Catalan honey-and-cheese dessert called mel i mató, with an unexpected sprinkle of pistachios and fresh peaches. After falling ill, Mr. Mullen changed his diet to focus more on ingredients with anti-inflammatory effects. Many such foods, like stone fruits, often play a central role in the Spanish cuisine he specializes in.

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 or 3 firm white peaches
Juice of 1 lemon
1 pound fresh ricotta
4 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, toasted in a dry, hot pan for 30 seconds
2 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Quarter and pit the peaches, and slice them into thin curls on a mandoline. Toss them with the lemon juice in a bowl.
Divide the ricotta among 4 dessert bowls, drizzle a tablespoon of honey on each, and toss on a handful of toasted pistachios. Top each with a mound of peach slices and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 97 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams