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Ricotta Dip with Balsamic Roasted Grapes

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/roasted-balsamic-grape-creamy-lemon-ricotta-dip/

Ingredients

The dip

  • 1 block Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese)
  • 1 tub ricotta cheese (whole milk or low-fat)
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup walnuts (crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

The grapes

  • 2 pounds red grapes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

The crostinis

  • 1 baguette sliced and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Toss grapes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Transfer the grapes to a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until they burst.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta, and lemon zest and juice.
  6. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly on a serving tray.
  7. Spoon the roasted grape mixture over the ricotta.
  8. Top with honey, walnuts, and fresh thyme.
  9. Serve with toasted crostinis.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
16
Calories
168
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
23g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
192mg
Cholesterol
14mg

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