Best Whipped Ricotta With Raisins And Pine Nuts Recipes

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WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD



Whipped Ricotta Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, chilled
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
18 snap peas, cleaned and cut in half (about 1/4 pound)
3 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • For the dressing: Place the basil, pine nuts, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Set aside.
  • For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, snap peas and arugula with the dressing.
  • To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter. Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges. Serve.

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins image

A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful dish is a delicious way to get your greens onto any table. The simple list of ingredients makes it easy to prepare. -Gretchen Whelan, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a Dutch oven, cook pine nuts and garlic in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook just until tender, 4-5 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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