Description
This Mediterranean Herb Board features fluffy Ricotta Clouds, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and a crunchy almond topping, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Clouds
- 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Almond Crunch
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
For Serving
- Warm pita bread or flatbread
- Cucumber slices
- Olives
- Extra herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Prepare Almond Crunch: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add chopped almonds, salt, and chili flakes. Toast, stirring often, until golden and fragrant (3–4 minutes). Remove and let cool.
- Make Ricotta Clouds: In a bowl, whip ricotta with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until light and fluffy. Spoon into soft “clouds.”
- Assemble the Board: Spread ricotta clouds onto a serving board. Arrange roasted vegetables around the ricotta. Sprinkle almond crunch generously over everything.
- Finish & Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve with warm pita, cucumbers, and olives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Toasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
