Easy Ricotta Swirls
A surprisingly simple and elegant way to create a delicious meal, these Easy Ricotta Swirls have an herbed almond ricotta wrapped in a crispy phyllo shell. A roasted veggie dip or a vegan tzatziki goes well with this!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3servings | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
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Ingredients
Swirls
- 1package phyllo pastrydefrosted according to instructions. You can refreeze unused pastry.
- 1cup vegan ricottaI make a double batch and freeze some for an easy meal prep later.
- 1teaspoon chopped basil
- 1/3cup vegan buttermelted
- everything bagel spice or sesame seedsoptional but delicious
Roasty Veggie Dip
- 2-3large tomatoescut in chunks
- 1 sweet pepperroughly chopped and deseeded
- 1/2large onionin chunks
- 2-3cloves garlicpeeled
- 1teaspoon basil and/or oreganochopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- oilsprayed on pan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a pie pan.
- Carefully unfold a sheet of phyllo and brush lightly with butter. Spread a thin rope of ricotta, approximately1/2 inch diameter, along the long edge. Sprinkle with chopped basil and/or oregano.
- Roll up the ricotta inside the phyllo into a long snake. Curl it into a swirl and place in pie pan. Repeat, making 2-3 more swirls.
- Brush all the swirls with more melted butter. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Sice or sesame seeds.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with a Roasty Veggie Dip or some vegan tzatziki. I would add a green salad on the side!
Roasty Veggie Dip
- Just throw all your veggies onto a cooking sheet with a little oil and roast at 375 degrees F. until soft and roasty.
- When cooked, throw the veggies, the fresh basil and a little salt and pepper into a food processor and process a little until desired texture is reached. Leave it a little chunky! Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as a dip for these Almond Ricotta Swirls, with perogies, or with smashed potatoes! Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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