Ricotta Veggie Spread – this delicious spread of ricotta cheese and veggies is great served with cocktails or as an afternoon snack.
This delicious ricotta veggie spread is one of those recipes that sometimes just “happens” when you stare at the contents of your fridge and wonder what to do with ingredients you have on hand. Do you ever do that? Just start thinking of things you have in your fridge or pantry and how you could put them together to make something delicious?
Maybe it’s just me. But it’s how I’ve come up with some of the recipes we enjoy the most.
This recipe came together last Sunday afternoon a little while before The Masters coverage came on. Masters weekend is pretty sacred around our household. We both watch it from start to finish while cheering our favorites on.
It would take something pretty drastic to pull us away from the television when the Masters is being played. But wait, I’m getting off the subject…
I wanted to put together a little something to snack on for the afternoon and what I came up with was this spread. It’s quite light and the combination of veggies with the basil and touch of garlic was really delicious.
I’d easily serve this as a nibble along with cocktails or just as an afternoon snack. Try this one and let me know what you think!
Ricotta Veggie Spread - this delicious spread of ricotta cheese and veggies is great served with cocktails or as an afternoon snack. Click To Tweet
How to Make Ricotta Veggie Spread
All you do is mix all your ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge for a while so that the flavors blend really well. Serve the spread with an assortment of crackers.
Enjoy!
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Ricotta Veggie Spread
This ricotta and fresh veggie combination is a great hors d'oeuvres served with cocktails or just as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 3 large basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2 tblspAmount Per Serving: Calories: 32Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
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Debi @ Life Currents says
Thanks for including my Blue Cheese Spread in your round-up! This Ricotta spread looks fabulous! And, ricotta is one of my favs! Thanks again!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Great recipe…it’s good it was so easy to put together, so you could keep your eyes on the golf. ;)
Terra says
I do love snack time! This would be perfect to enjoy during any sporting event on tv:-) What a fun flavor combo! Hugs, Terra
Diane {Created by Diane} says
This looks great!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I stare into my fridge and pantry all the time trying to be creative with what I have on hand. This looks delicious Lana. Nicely done and a perfect snack for munching.
Miss P says
Yum. Looks great.
Miss P
Maria says
Great appetizer!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
This looks perfect for Masters Weekend. It is a revered event here also….
Lana says
Yes, there would have to be a huge disaster to keep us from watching :-)
[email protected] says
I absolutely love when recipes come together like that and this ricotta spread is definitely a winner – yum!!! This is perfect for summer get togethers – can’t wait to make it!
Lana says
Thanks, Nancy. It was one of those things I just threw together and was like, “wow, that turned out better than I thought!” It would be just as good with cream cheese or mascarpone instead of ricotta.
Valerie @ CDKitchen says
Great timing – I was just noticing I had some ricotta in the fridge that I didn’t have a use for. Now I do!! Thank you!
Lana says
Glad I could help you with that ricotta, Valerie!