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Layered Pesto Dip

Flavorful layers of ricotta cheese, pesto, tomatoes and Parmesan

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Time:

Hands On: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings:

Makes 12 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Blue Bonnet®-stick
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  •   Fresh basil leaves, optional
Directions
  1. Melt Blue Bonnet in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until tender, stirring frequently.
  2. Place in blender or food processor container along with the chopped basil, 1/4 cup of the ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and the lemon juice; cover. Blend until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup ricotta cheese on 10-inch serving platter to within 3 inches of edge. Cover with layers of the basil mixture, tomatoes and the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving
Calories
31
% Daily Value*
Total fat
3%
2 g
Saturated fat
4%
1 g
Cholesterol
2%
5 MG
Sodium
3%
71 MG
Carbohydrate
1%
2 g
Dietary fiber
1%
0 g
Sugars
NaN%
 
Protein
4%
2 g
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
5%
Iron
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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