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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Delight your taste buds with this exquisite Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese, a refreshing and innovative side dish perfect for any gathering. Bursting with flavor and colorful presentation, this vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. The star of this dish is the delicate, paper-thin slices of zucchini, elegantly arranged on a platter and seasoned to perfection.

What truly elevates this dish is the homemade ricotta cheese, which adds a creamy richness that complements the fresh garden flavors of the zucchini. The bright notes of lemon juice and the aromatic hints of basil and green onions bring a fragrant freshness that enlivens every bite. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip this up for your next dinner party or family gathering, ensuring your guests will be talking about this dish long after the meal is over.

At around 58 calories per serving, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a side dish, Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese is sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy a taste sensation that beautifully marries simplicity with gourmet flair!

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