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Tuscan-Marinated-Olives-with-Whipped-Ricotta-Recipe

Tuscan Marinated Olives with Whipped Ricotta

This Tuscan Marinated Olives with Whipped Ricotta is bursting with flavor! Featuring zesty olives and creamy ricotta, it’s an easy yet impressive appetizer for your next gathering.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for topping
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon The Spice House Tuscan Harvest, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for sprinkling
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, to cover
  • The Spice House Aleppo Pepper, for sprinkling
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon The Spice House Tuscan Harvest
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • The Spice House Tuscan Harvest, for sprinkling
  • Cut vegetables, like cucumbers, red bell peppers, and/or radishes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large jar, combine Castelvetrano and kalamata olives with lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, orange juice, Tuscan Harvest, and parsley. Stir well, then add olive oil to cover the mixture.
  3. For the whipped ricotta, blend ricotta, lemon juice, olive oil, Tuscan Harvest, and sea salt in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Tuscan Harvest. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
  5. To serve, place the whipped ricotta on a plate and top with marinated olives. Garnish with additional lemon zest, orange zest, Tuscan Harvest, parsley, and Aleppo Pepper. Serve with crostini and cut vegetables.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of zest or spices based on your taste preferences.
Marinating the olives for a few hours enhances their flavor, so prepare ahead if possible.
This dish pairs well with a variety of wines, perfect for entertaining.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook, Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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