Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta 3.3 (3) 3 Reviews This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta. By Danielle Centoni Danielle Centoni Danielle Centoni is a longtime food writer, editor and cookbook author based in Portland, Oregon. Danielle started cooking seriously in high school, often catering small events and even creating elaborate wedding cakes for friends and family. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons minced shallot or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons thyme, shallot (or chives), lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt in a food processor. Puree for a few seconds until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Equipment: Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2014 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 88 Calories 5g Fat 4g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 88 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 245IU 5% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 9mcg 2% Sodium 198mg 9% Calcium 150mg 12% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 85mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.