Mediterranean Ricotta fritters
Our dietitians' favouriteThis is the Mediterranean Ricotta fritters recipe.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cooking: 10 min - 12 min
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Ricotta
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Swiss cheese grated
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato sauce heated
- 2 tsp (10 mL) black or green olive tapenade
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh herbs (parsley and/or chives) divided
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Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, whisk egg with Ricotta, flour and nutmeg. Season generously with salt and pepper. Incorporate Swiss cheese and half the herbs.
Drop small spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven on top rack for 10–12 minutes or until fritters are puffed up and golden brown.
Place fritters in wonton soup spoons. Garnish with hot tomato sauce, tapenade and remaining herbs.
Tips
Cheese alternatives for Swiss cheese: Canadian Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella.
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 120 Calories |
| Protein: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 5 g |
| Fat: | 8 g |
| Fibre: | 0.4 g |
| Sodium: | 129 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 15 % / 160 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 12 % |
| Selenium: | 18 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 27 % |
| Zinc: | 11 % |
