Roasted Green Beans With Lemony Whipped Ricotta Cream
Roasting green beans bring out a nutty flavor and whipping ricotta cheese has the texture of mashed potatoes, but when it is infused with a nutty flavor, the combination is amazing. Serve the green beans on top of the ricotta cream and garnish with more lemon zest and sliced almonds.
Equipment
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 baking sheet
- Mixer
- Measuring spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- Lemon slices garnish
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Spread the green beans on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the green beans and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the green beans for 15 minutes in a 400-degree oven.
- Meanwhile, whip the ricotta cheese and about 1/4 teaspoon of salt for 2 minutes in a mixer.
- Add the orange and lemon juice and half the lemon zest.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and whip for one more minute.
- Spread the whipped ricotta in a dish and place the roast green beans on top.
- Garnish with the remaining lemon zest and almonds.