Skip to main content
Pea and Ricotta Spread
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Pea and Ricotta Spread

8 ingredients 5 min 12 openrecipes
Pea and Ricotta Spread

Like my niece says, Pea and Ricotta Spread “tastes like the garden.” I love this spread because, while cheesy, it’s not goopy or heavy, and the green peas and mint add a vibrant springtime freshness.

Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

377
Calories
16g
Protein
24g
Fat
23g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Frozen Peas, Thawed
  • 1-½ cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 leaves Fresh Mint

Directions

Step-by-step directions aren't available for this recipe in our database. View the full recipe at the original source →
By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.