![]() I left some of the cucumber peel for aesthetic purposes but you can always peel the whole thing or leave the peel intact. ![]() I thought that the crispy cool cucumbers would perfectly balance the salt and heat. Using the Lemon Ricotta mixture as a base, I added chopped Kalamata olives and spicy red chili peppers to make cucumber boats. For a low carb, gluten free option, fill endive leaves instead of bread.Spread lemon ricotta mixture on each slice and top with fava beans, fresh mint and lemon zest.Brush baguette with olive oil and toast under broiler for a minute or two on each side.1/2 cup fresh shelled fava beans or edamame.The hardest part of this appetizer is remembering the toasting bread in the oven… or maybe that’s just me. I was disappointed not to find fava beans or edamame in my local market so I used frozen edamame which were just as good as fresh. Take advantage of seasonal fava beans or edamame and make easy Spring Bruschetta. This dip can also be baked in a greased baking dish at 375 degrees until heated through (about 15 or 20 minutes). Mix all ingredients together in a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve with crackers or sliced baguette.A drizzle of olive oil is the perfect finish. ![]() The addition of lemon zest and juice, scallions and red pepper flakes gives the buttery ricotta some zing. This vegan ricotta holds up well in cooking and it’s becoming one of my go to ingredients when I’m craving creamy comfort foods. This lemon Ricotta dip is quick to prepare and can be served immediately or you can bake it until it’s warmed through for a delicious hot dip. It is creamy and buttery just like the original made with cow’s milk but made from almonds so it is guilt free as well. All are delicious and all vegan if you use my new kitchen favorite, dairy free Kite Hill Ricotta. Roll it up in grilled zucchini slices with a fresh basil leaf, add Kalamata olives and red chili peppers and fill cucumber boats, or make a spring bruschetta with fava beans or edamame and fresh mint. How can you turn one easy dip into four (or five) different appetizers? Here you go… Make this lovely Lemon Ricotta Dip and serve it with sliced baguette or crackers (or bake it for a yummy hot appetizer).
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