Ricotta Fritters

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Ricotta Fritters
20 min.
6
112kcal

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If you're in search of a delightful vegetarian and gluten-free dish that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than these scrumptious Ricotta Fritters. Ready in just 20 minutes, these light and fluffy fritters make an excellent appetizer, side dish, or snack that can impress your guests or elevate your family meals. With their crispy exterior and creamy ricotta filling, they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

The beauty of Ricotta Fritters lies not only in their incredible texture but also in their versatility. Pair them with baked onions infused with thyme for a flavorful accompaniment that complements the fritters wonderfully. Whether served as antipasti to kick off an Italian-inspired meal or as a light snack enjoyed with a glass of wine, these fritters are a recipe to keep on repeat.

With each bite, you'll experience a wonderful balance of flavors and textures: the richness of the ricotta meets the crispy outside, all drizzled with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil that enhances the taste brilliantly. Plus, with approximately 112 calories per serving, they're a guilt-free indulgence you can savor without hesitation. Get ready to delight your palate with this easy and satisfying dish that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin (preferably Tuscan)
  • servings onion with thyme
  • 1.5 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sieve
  • wax paper
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. If using supermarket ricotta, drain in a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 24 hours.
  2. Form 1 tablespoon ricotta into a ball and flatten into a 2-inch disk.
  3. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Make more disks with remaining ricotta in same manner.
  4. Heat a dry large heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot. Cook ricotta disks until firm enough to turn and undersides are brown in spots, 2 to 4 minutes, then carefully turn and brown other sides, about 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer fritters to a platter, then drizzle with oil and season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein21.08%
Fat40.54%
Carbs38.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.5
Glycemic Load
1.13
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.1047825950967%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:112.45kcal
5.62%
Fat:4.72g
7.26%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.17%
Carbohydrates:10.06g
3.35%
Net Carbohydrates:9.12g
3.32%
Sugar:4.3g
4.78%
Cholesterol:9.84mg
3.28%
Sodium:66.87mg
2.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.53g
11.05%
Calcium:111.1mg
11.11%
Vitamin C:4.07mg
4.93%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.55%
Fiber:0.94g
3.74%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.55%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.3%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.89%
Folate:10.45µg
2.61%
Potassium:80.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.69%
Phosphorus:15.95mg
1.6%
Magnesium:5.5mg
1.38%
Copper:0.02mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious