A 5-Minute Recipe For Ricotta Spreads – with Variations!
Once you see how easy it is to make your own homemade Lactose-Free Ricotta you will want to use it in as many ways as possible. It provides a fresh, neutral, creamy dairy backdrop for both sweet and savory flavorings, which we highlight here with some suggestions for low FODMAP Flavored Ricotta Spreads.
Whether you are slathering them on low FODMAP bread or using as a dip for vegetables, these super simple spreads will get your own creative brain working to come up with your own versions.
Nothing could be easier; you will simply stir your fresh ricotta together with chopped herbs, spices, veggies and fruit. These are 5-minute recipes – feel free to use these as a jumping off point for your own ideas, staying within the low-FODMAP universe, of course.
Homemade Ricotta vs. Commercial
Have you ever read the ingredient label of commercial ricotta? It is a remarkably clean product containing just milk, vinegar and salt. Unfortunately, since the milk isn’t lactose-free, it is not useful for us.
The good news is that since it is essentially the same as ours homemade, we can suggest trying our homemade version in any of your favorite recipes that call for ricotta. If you do that, you will have created a FODMAP IT!™ recipe!
Please note that the Nutritional Info is very general as each spread has very different ingredients.
Flavored Ricotta Spreads
Flavoring your freshly made lactose-free ricotta couldn't be easier, whether you go sweet or savory. With a gluten-free or sourdough baguette at hand, the possibilities are endless. Or use as a dip! Great with carrot sticks.
Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes about 1 to 1 ¼ cups (240 ml to 300 ml), depending on version; servings size up to ½ cup (120 ml)
Ingredients:
Garden Herb:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Green Olive, Garlic and Lemon:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1/4 cup (36 g) finely chopped green olives
- 1 teaspoon Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, made with a microplane style zester
- Kosher salt
Smoky Paprika & Roasted Red Pepper:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
Zesty Orange Marmalade:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, made with a microplane style zester
Maple Blueberry:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1/4 cup (50 g) finely chopped blueberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Sweet Raspberry:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Lactose-Free Ricotta
- 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Preparation:
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For each one of these versions you will simple stir the ingredients together, seasoning to taste with salt and/or pepper if listed as an ingredient. Spreads are ready to use or can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day. (They will last a day or two longer but the flavors will not be as fresh).
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Serve the savory spreads with slices of low FODMAP bread or crackers, or as a dip for vegetables such as carrot sticks or spread on spears of endive for a quick appetizer. Try the sweet versions spread on low FODMAP English muffins or toast for breakfast.
Notes:
Tips
- If there is one recipe I fear folks will overlook, it is for our homemade ricotta. Making cheese at home sounds crazy, but it truly is very easy and I implore you to try it at least once!
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.
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