Photo: Mike Kenneally
Pea and Ricotta Spread
8 ingredients
5 min
12
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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.
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
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By tastykitchen ·
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