Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese
45 min.
10
58kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful, light side dish that captures the essence of fresh, vibrant flavors? Look no further than this Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese! Perfect for any gathering, this vegetarian and gluten-free treat brings a taste of summer to your table, regardless of the season.

This elegant dish features paper-thin slices of zucchini that are beautifully arranged and complemented by a drizzle of tangy lemon juice and rich extra-virgin olive oil. Topped with handmade ricotta cheese, it offers a creamy texture that contrasts wonderfully with the crisp zucchini. A sprinkle of fresh basil and green onions adds a burst of color and flavor, making it not just a dish, but a feast for the senses.

At just 58 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying this nutritious side dish. Whether served at a family dinner, a potluck, or a chic cocktail party, Zucchini Carpaccio is sure to impress and satisfy. Prepare to be amazed at how such simple ingredients can create a dish that is both refreshing and sophisticated!

So gather your friends and family, and let the delightful flavors of this dish brighten your dining experience. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 10 servings ricotta cheese homemade
  • medium zucchini trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Using knife or V-slicer, cut zucchini intopaper-thin rounds. Arrange rounds, slightlyoverlapping, on large platter.
  2. Sprinklelightly with coarse salt and pepper, thengreen onions.
  3. Whisk lemon juice and oil insmall bowl.
  4. Drizzle dressing evenly overzucchini. Drop small spoonfuls of cheese allover zucchini.
  5. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
  6. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories58kcal
Protein8.9%
Fat67.64%
Carbs23.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.6
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.0413043112697%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.65mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:57.63kcal
2.88%
Fat:4.66g
7.18%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.68%
Carbohydrates:3.64g
1.21%
Net Carbohydrates:2.55g
0.93%
Sugar:2.62g
2.92%
Cholesterol:0.51mg
0.17%
Sodium:203.02mg
8.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.38g
2.76%
Vitamin C:19.81mg
24.01%
Vitamin K:13.55µg
12.9%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.79%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.23%
Potassium:270.68mg
7.73%
Folate:26.36µg
6.59%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.71%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
4.98%
Vitamin A:246.29IU
4.93%
Magnesium:18.93mg
4.73%
Fiber:1.09g
4.35%
Phosphorus:40.45mg
4.05%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.12%
Copper:0.06mg
2.89%
Iron:0.45mg
2.52%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.32%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.28%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.12%
Calcium:21.06mg
2.11%
Source:Epicurious