Baked ricotta with chilli and thyme
- Portion size: Serves 3 (or 6 as a starter)
- Hands-on time 10 min, oven time 20 min
- Difficulty: easy
Creamy baked ricotta with a spicy kick is just what your fresh loaf of bread is asking for. Ready in no time, these individual starters are great for a light lunch with unexpected guests.
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Ingredients
- Butter for greasing
- 500g fresh ricotta
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 50g finely grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
To serve
- Slices of toast and a green salad
You’ll also need…
- 3 x 250ml round ovenproof dishes or 6 x 150ml ramekins
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Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Lightly grease the ramekins with butter and put on a baking sheet.
- Mix the ricotta in a bowl with the eggs, thyme, chilli flakes, parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into the prepared dishes, then bake for 20 minutes until golden. Serve straightaway with slices of toast and a green salad.
Nutrition
- 195kcals Calories
- 14.5g (8.4g saturated) Fat
- 13.7g Protein
- 2g (1.7g sugars) Carbs
- 0.5g Fibre
- 0.5g Salt
For 6
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