Green Peas with Lemon and Basil Ricotta

You Have To Try This! It's Incredibly Easy To Make, And It Tastes Like Heaven! Everyone Loves It, Including Kids!! It's Very Nutritious, And A Good Way To Get A Heaping Serving Of Vegetables, Low-fat Dairy, And Antioxidants.
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Katie Ligrani

By
@knollka

We are moving, and I'm cleaning out the freezer. I noticed we had a plethora of PEAS!!! I created this recipe to encourage my family to start eating them. Guess what, it worked! :)

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Serves:
4
Prep:
5 Min
Cook:
5 Min

Ingredients

  • 16oz bag(s)
    split green peas
  • 1 large
    lemon
  • 1 c
    ricotta cheese, part-skim
  • 1 bunch
    basil, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 dash(es)
    salt and pepper

How to Make Green Peas with Lemon and Basil Ricotta

Step-by-Step

  1. Prepare and heat peas. Cut lemon in half. In a Cuisinart or blender, mix ricotta with basil and the juice and zest of one lemon half. Arrange peas on four plates. Put a dollop of the ricotta mixture on top of the peas. With the remaining lemon half, distribute zest and juice onto each plate, then lightly drizzle lightly with olive oil, and finish with a pinch of salt and pepper.

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About Green Peas with Lemon and Basil Ricotta

Course/Dish: Vegetables
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Healthy
Hashtags: #easy #fast #creative

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