Description
Delightful fluffy pillows made with creamy ricotta and crunchy toasted almonds, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup slivered or chopped almonds, toasted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, and any desired seasonings; mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the flour and toasted almonds until a soft dough forms.
- Dust your hands with flour, scoop a small amount of dough, and shape into a pillow.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat; add the pillows and cook until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve warm, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute almonds with finely chopped sunflower seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ricotta, almonds, appetizers, vegetarian, Italian