Savoury Ricotta Snacks Recipe

Name: Savoury Ricotta Snacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese, fresh; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oil (for frying); 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (the zest of 1 lemon); 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 -2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons flax seed oil

Servings: persons

1 lb ricotta cheese, fresh
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest (the zest of 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons flax seed oil

1
Patty tins: if not nonstick, grease with butter or a spray.
2
For patties, which are fairly thin, set oven at 300 deg F/150 deg Celsius.
3
If you decide to use muffin hollows, heat oven to 325 deg F/160 deg Celsius.
4
Put the ricotta in a bowl, and break up lumps with a fork until you have a crumbly mixture.
5
Fry the chopped onion in a little oil over high heat, stirring. When the onion bits have softened a little and just start to catch, add the balsamic vinegar (for flavour and colour). Stir well and fry a little longer, then take off the heat. The vinegar should cook away, leaving just the flavour.
6
Add the grated Parmesan, lemon zest, coarse pepper, salt, baking powder and parsley to the ricotta, and mix well by turning over and over.
7
Add the fried onion. Beat the eggs and add, then the olive oil, and mix to a moist consistency.
8
Fill patty pan hollows to the top, smoothing with a finger. (They don't rise much).
9
(Or fill muffin cups to the top). The recipe makes 7 muffins for me - I guess most muffin tins are the same size.
10
Bake patty tins for about 17 - 20 minutes, until edges are brown and tops start to colour.
11
Bake muffin size snacks for about 30 minutes.
12
Serve hot or cooled, not chilled. Handy for a quick snack with tea.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb ricotta cheese, fresh, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons oil (for frying), 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Savoury Ricotta Snacks 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savoury Ricotta Snacks

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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