A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Summer Appetizer with Polenta, Tomatoes, Ricotta Cheese and Basil Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 16 appetizers Fresh from the garden Roma tomatoes combined with creamy ricotta cheese and spicy basil turn a tube of polenta into a healthy summer appetizer. Ingredients 18 ounce polenta, buy the tubed…
Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes with Ricotta, Basil and Parmesan Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 6 Roasted zucchini and tomatoes stacked with ricotta cheese, Marinara sauce, and fresh basil makes a fantastic Italian-inspired meat-free meal. Ingredients ½ tablespoon olive oil 2 cups zucchini, sliced into ¼” pieces ½…
Shaved Asparagus Ricotta Flatbread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Shaved Asparagus Ricotta Flatbread is easy and flavorful with pesto, creamy ricotta, and gorgeous ribbons of shaved asparagus! Ingredients whole wheat naan flatbread spinach lemon garlic Parmesan cheese olive oil ricotta cheese asparagus Instructions Shaved Asparagus Ricotta Flatbread View the full recipe at…
Spicy Kumquat and Whipped Ricotta Crostini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10-12 This Spicy Kumquat and Whipped Ricotta Crostini is a great savory-sweet appetizer for Spring! Ingredients For the Kumquat Topping: 1 pint kumquats 1/2 cup sugar 1 jalapeño pepper, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons water For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup ricotta cheese…
Middle Eastern Pizza Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 4 A Middle Eastern pizza with za’atar seasoning blend, ricotta cheese, thinly sliced lemon, red onion, fennel and kale. Ingredients For the Pizza Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 package (2 1/4 tsp.) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2…
Italian Eggplant Ricotta Bake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 4-6 Italian Eggplant Ricotta Bake the perfect summertime baked dish, a delicious vegetarian casserole. Easy, yummy and gluten free. Ingredients 3 tablespoons oil (45 grams) 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic minced 1 large eggplant diced 1…
Berry Flag Toast Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 3 mins Total time: 8 mins Serves: 1 Patriotic Berry Flag Toast, a healthy, fun and kid-friendly way to kick off your Independence Day. Ingredients 1 slice whole grain bread 1 teaspoon coconut butter (sub coconut oil or butter) 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/8…
Polenta Lasagna with Kale, Butternut Squash and Mushrooms Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This gluten free polenta vegetable lasagna with kale, butternut squash & mushrooms uses precooked polenta rounds in lieu of lasagna noodles for a weeknight-friendly lasagna! Ingredients 12 ounces precut butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 2 teaspoons 1 lb…
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 18 min Total time: 23 min Serves: 25 bites Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites- All the flavor, but a lot less fat and calories Ingredients 1 package “sandwich thins” ( like Orowheat- sold in the bread section at your grocers) 1 Tablespoon olive oil…