Ricotta Pesto Bites Recipe

Name: Ricotta Pesto Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lite ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon minced celery; 1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream alternative; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme; 4 large fresh spinach leaves; 1 cup water; Vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lite ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream alternative
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
4 large fresh spinach leaves
1 cup water
Vegetable cooking spray

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a fork until blended. Set aside.
2
Remove and discard stems from spinach leaves. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook spinach leaves, one at a time, in boiling water 15 seconds. Place leaves on paper towels to drain.
3
Coat 4 (1 3/4-inch) miniature muffin pan cups with cooking spray. Line each cup with a spinach leaf, covering bottom and sides of cup, allowing leaf to overhang. Spoon cheese mixture evenly onto spinach leaves. Fold leaves over to enclose cheese mixture. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from pan. Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lite ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon minced celery, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Pesto Bites falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ricotta Pesto Bites

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