It used ricotta cheese for protein, making the meal hearty, spinach for vegetables that has an extraordinary nutritious profile, and sugar - free marinara sauce (I recommend Cucina Antica organic marinara sauce or make your own if you have time).
The one I have in mind
uses ricotta cheese and Greek yogurt instead.
It also
uses ricotta cheese as opposed to cream cheese that gives it a lighter texture.
Can't wait to try it, quick question do you think I could
use ricotta cheese, like you would in lasagna, instead of the cream cheese and mayo?
Not exact matches
Apart from peas and herbs, we
use cooked millet, eggs and
ricotta cheese in the batter.
Skip the Origano perhaps replace with springs onions (Scallions) and
use any
cheese or combination of
cheeses adding
Ricotta even works.
I
used farmer's
cheese instead of
ricotta and cut the tomatoes in half and cooked them on a grill pan (I live in an apartment and don't have a regular grill).
I like to
use a store bought
ricotta, Mexican shreds, and I make my own creamy spicy cashew
cheese.
But sometimes I make a slight change to lighten it up (
using one cup of
ricotta cheese to replace 8 ounces of the cream
cheese in my recipe).
Instead of
using low fat or substitute; the cream
cheese is mixed with half
ricotta, which is naturally low in fat and high in calcium and protein.
This vegan version of Stuffed Italian Shells
uses tofu with our Miso Master Organic Mellow Barley Miso and seasonings for the «
Ricotta»
cheese.
-LSB-...] I started my day with a «banana cheesecake» — I
used Pura Vida Raw Living chocolate bread (as seen previously on my blog) and topped with
ricotta cheese, mashed banana and cashew nuts.
Vegan option:
use chia «eggs» instead of hen's eggs;
use 1 x 200g pack of organic tofu, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp fine lemon zest in place of the
cheese OR
use cashew «
ricotta».
The version I tried in the restaurant was made with
ricotta cheese, but I
used mascarpone and like it even more.
Also, it depends on the type of
cheese you
use, like I
used fresh
ricotta so it did not change the flavor much, but if you
use a
cheese which melts really well can take this omelette to another level, I swear!
I couldn't decide between
ricotta and cream
cheese for the filling, so I
used both.
But then I saw that I had
ricotta cheese I hadn't
used yet, and not wanting to waste that I built my meal around that....
The most commonly
used are cream
cheese, Neufchatel, cottage
cheese,
ricotta, and quark
cheese.
In a mixing bowl, combine feta, kashkaval,
ricotta, egg, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper (if
using all feta
cheese, you may not need to add any salt).
So I
used 1 cup of
ricotta cheese & half a block of fat free cream
cheese.
Ricotta salata is the
cheese typically
used in this dish, but if you can't find it, you can
use a mild feta in its place.
I
used ground beef instead of turkey, cottage
cheese instead of
ricotta, and fresh spinach (I wilted first).
Sprinkle on 1/3 cup of
cheese and
using your fingers, sprinkle on 1/4 cup of the
ricotta.
Without sacrificing the fabulous
ricotta cheese (I
used a delicious fat free
ricotta from Trader Joe's) and mozzarella
cheese (a reduced fat shredded mozzarella), and also by making a few healthier substitutions, you get a very nicely sized piece of lasagna for just 6 Points.
* 2 tablespoons organic butter * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced * 3 - 4 large mushrooms, sliced * 2 cups defrosted slow roasted tomatoes or chopped tomatoes * 1 large handful of herbs, chopped (if not
using slow roasted tomatoes) * 6 eggs, preferably organic and free - range * 2 tablespoons
ricotta cheese - optional * Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Play around with other possibilities like
using different
cheese, substitute
ricotta for goat
cheese if you like, especially Poppy's homemade
ricotta, add bacon or prosciutto bits.
Hi, if I made this vegan do u think I could
use the bechemal sauce from your moussaka recipe instead of the lemon
ricotta and take out the
cheese?
I also
used feta
cheese in place of the
ricotta, which was delicious and gave it a greek feel.
I love this salad, I made it myself several times but I
use ricotta or feta
cheese spindled on top and let it melt a bit in the oven....
Finally, I will
use plain goat
cheese or feta in place of the
ricotta, the dish needs that tangy complement.
Giada tells the story of how her grandfather
used to make her toast that was lightly brushed with olive oil, grilled, and then topped with
ricotta cheese, cinnamon and shaved chocolate.
I
used full fat
ricotta and part skim mozzarella — you could reduce the fat and calories by
using lower fat
cheeses, just be aware that your carbs would increase.
This cannelloni recipe is quick to make and
uses a delicious filling of spinach and
ricotta cheese.
showed hubby recipe... and told him it was for supper... discovered out of lasagna noodles and
ricotta... got creative and
used tortilla rounds and cottage
cheese... now making them tonight with all «the right stuff»... the first batch disappeared in less than a day... and that is a miracle at my house... love this!
I need to find me some
ricotta cheese now, and
use up the lemons in the fridge.
In this savory galette, I
use Swiss chard, onion and mushrooms on top of
ricotta cheese blended with herbs and lemon.
For the proper texture, be sure to
use fresh
ricotta cheese; it's available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
PS Could one
use this
cheese instead of
ricotta, if it's not baked too long?
I couldn't find FF
ricotta at my grocery store, so I
used the low fat version and substituted FF cottage
cheese.
Tofu
Ricotta Cheese Sauce can be
used in so many dishes.
I didn't
use the cottage
cheese (not a fan) just
used 2 containers of
ricotta (one non-fat and one low fat) and it turned out great.
I've had both positive and negative results and now that I am making
ricotta cheese more regularly, I want to
use the whey in bread.
My girls sprinkled parmesan
cheese on their portions, but me, I
used your cashew
ricotta and it was yummy.
I planned on
using low fat
Ricotta in this dish because I'm generally not a fan of fat free
cheeses, but my grocery store was out.
This
Ricotta Cheesecake uses both ricotta and cream cheese to produce a light and creamy chee
Ricotta Cheesecake
uses both
ricotta and cream cheese to produce a light and creamy chee
ricotta and cream
cheese to produce a light and creamy cheesecake.
Nice, and a good
use for blue
cheese, though I might cut it a bit next time with 1/2
ricotta or another mildly flavored
cheese.
1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons marsala wine 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 2 slices of thickly sliced bread 1 cup greens, chopped (I
used a spinach & kale «juicing blend») 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 3 teaspoons
ricotta (or cream
cheese) salt & pepper
I liked avocado more than the
cheese (I
used ricotta salata).
But, I
use bechamel in my lasagna instead of
ricotta and mix in a variety of
cheeses.
This cassata
uses several of the traditional elements including a sponge cake, orange liqueur, candied fruit and
ricotta cheese.