Homemade Ricotta with Broad Bean Salad

Easy homemade ricotta cheese served with a seasonal salad of blanched peas, broad beans, asparagus, and a citrus dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1913.6 kcals 7654.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 192.5 grams
Fat 181.1 grams 724.2 grams
Protein 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
3
litres
1.5
litres
Fruits
8
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Orange
zest only
LegumesPulses
100
g
NutsSeeds
2
sprigs
2
sprigs
2
cloves
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
clove
Garlic
grated
1
tsp
Salt
for dressing
OilsFats
1
to taste
25
ml
Olive Oil
pomace or olive oil
25
ml
Vegetables
100
g
Peas
fresh, podded
1
bunch
Asparagus
chopped
0.5
bulb
Fennel
shaved
1
punnet

Steps

  • Infuse the milk and cream with thyme, rosemary, and garlic in a saucepan and strain through a sieve.
  • Heat the infusion to a simmer, add lemon juice without whisking, and let sit for 30 minutes to split.
  • Drain the mixture through a muslin-lined sieve in the fridge for 6 hours.
  • Blanch peas, broad beans, and asparagus in salted boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, then cool in cold water.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together and toss with the vegetables, fennel, and pea shoots.
  • Plate the ricotta with olive oil and seasoning alongside the dressed salad.