Description
Delight in tender artichokes nestled on creamy whipped ricotta, finished with zesty herb gremolata—a sophisticated appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh artichokes
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 2 tsp olive oil (for ricotta)
- Salt to taste (for ricotta)
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for gremolata)
- Salt to taste (for gremolata)
Instructions
- Trim the tops and stems off the artichokes, removing tough outer leaves until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add artichokes and cook for 25 minutes until fork-tender. Drain upside down.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh ricotta with olive oil and salt; whip until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and juice; stir well to create gremolata.
- Serve artichokes over whipped ricotta and generously top with herb gremolata.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg