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Mediterranean Ricotta Fritters

Dairy Farmers of Canada
A cheesy and delicious light fritter served with tomato sauce and olive tampenade.
4.82 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Cuisine Meditteranean
Servings 36

Ingredients
 

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup Canadian ricotta
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup Canadian Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce heated
  • 2 tsp. black or green olive tapenade
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh herbs parsley and /or chives, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. In a bowl, whisk egg with ricotta. flour and nutmeg. Season generously with salt and pepper. Incorporate Swiss cheese and half the herbs.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven on top rack for 10-12 min. (I kept mine in longer) or until fritters are puffed up and golden brown.
  • Place fritters in wonton soup spoons. Garnish with hot tomato sauce, tapenade and remaining herbs.
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