Kale Ricotta Dip

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine kale, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water. set over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 12 minutes; add more water a tablespoon at a time if the pan dries out.
• 2 transfer vegetables and any liquid in the pan to a food processor or blender and let cool a few minutes. add ricotta, parmesan, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper flakes. process until smooth.
• 3 transfer to a bowl and serve.