Mexican-Style Ricotta for Tacos, Quesadillas, or Appetizers

Ricotta cheese doesn’t go through an aging process, so it has a high water content and is very low in fat. About 3/4 cup (100 grams) of ricotta has 110 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 12 grams of protein. It’s also a good source of calcium, potassium, and other nutrients.
Ricotta is a dairy product made from curdled whey. All the proteins left in the whey form the ricotta, giving it the texture that’s made it famous as a cheese.
If you love cheese as much as I do, this is a much better option than super-caloric manchego quesadillas. Enjoy!
Mexican-Style Ricotta for Tacos, Quesadillas, or Appetizers
Ricotta cheese doesn’t go through an aging process, so it has a high water content and is very low in fat. About 3/4 cup (100 grams) of ricotta has 110 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 12 grams of protein. It’s also a good source of calcium, potassium, and other nutrients.
Ricotta is a dairy product made from curdled whey. All the proteins left in the whey form the ricotta, giving it the texture that’s made it famous as a cheese.
If you love cheese as much as I do, this is a much better option than super-caloric manchego quesadillas. Enjoy!
Steps
- 1
Super easy! Finely chop the garlic and add it to the olive oil in a pan, then add the onion.
- 2
Once the onion and garlic are translucent, add the tomatoes and green chili. Cook uncovered. When the mixture is cooked down, add the ricotta cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything well. Then cover the pan.
- 3
Let it cook for about 5 minutes on low heat so the flavors blend. Add a pinch of oregano, rubbing it between your fingers to release the aroma. Stir again, check the salt, and you’re done!
- 4
You can make crispy tacos— I never fry them, I just use 1 teaspoon of olive oil to form the tacos and they turn out delicious! Top with lettuce and all-purpose tomato salsa (see published recipe on cookpad.com) for a perfect meatless Monday meal. Or serve it for breakfast with scrambled egg whites, which is how I ate it. I used egg whites because the cheese already has enough fat, so I wanted to add more protein, and as we know, egg yolks are higher in fat.
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