Whipped Ricotta With Raisins And Pine Nuts Recipes

WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HERBS AND HONEY

Steps:

• Place the ricotta in a small mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer with a whisk attachment or beaters, whisk ricotta for 2 minutes until it's smooth and creamy; you may still see tiny bumps of ricotta, this is ok. Place the whipped ricotta in a serving bowl or spread on a plate.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the mint, parsley, lemon zest, olive oil, honey, and salt. Pour the herb and honey mixture on top of the whipped ricotta. Top with freshly ground black pepper as desired. Serve with grilled baguette slices, crackers, or vegetables.

WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, whip the ricotta until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and use a spoon to create a well in the center. Fill with the olive oil and sprinkle with the rosemary. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill on the oiled side until toasted, about 2 minutes. Serve with the ricotta.

CARROTS WITH CHICKPEAS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Fry 1 sliced red onion and 1 can chickpeas in 1/3 cup olive oil until browned. Add 4 shaved carrots (use a peeler), 2 smashed garlic cloves and a handful of pine nuts; cook until the nuts are toasted. Drizzle with white wine vinegar; add parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
• Per serving: Calories: 323; Total Fat: 24 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 7 grams; Total carbohydrates: 23 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 443 milligrams

RICOTTA, OLIVE AND PINE NUT SPREAD

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.

ONE-POT PENNE WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Add spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return pasta and spinach to pot. Add oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
• Serve immediately, topped with ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD

Steps:

• Originally seen on Giada At Home, Episode: Springtime In Italy.
• 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.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping after the first 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the pine nuts to a dry medium saute pan and toast over medium heat until brown, about 3 minutes. Add the raisins and the butter, and season with salt. Cook until the butter has melted and coats the pine nuts and raisins. Off the heat, stir in the parsley.
• Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter. Pour the pine nut-raisin mixture over the top.

WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and add the raisins. Cook until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Let the raisins cool in the liquid, then drain.
• Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon each vinegar and honey with the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Combine the ricotta, capers, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor; pulse a few times. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the raisins, pine nuts and parsley. Serve with baguette slices.

BULGUR WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Toast 1 cup bulgur in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, 12 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped mixed parsley, mint and/or scallions, 2 tablespoons each olive oil, toasted pine nuts and chopped raisins, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with salt.