Tomatoes, Roaring Fork Tomatoes

By lknowles

To blanch garlic, place unpeeled cloves in a small pot of simmering water. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Peel and use as desired. To store, place in a jar, cover with oil and refrigerate.

Ingredients

• 15 Oz Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Med Garlic Clove, Blanched And Minced
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp White Pepper
• 1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, Minced
• 6 Large Tomatoes
• ----- Garnish -----
• Lettuce Leaves
• Whole Basil Leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place ricotta, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree. Mix in the basil leaves. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight. Line a round platter with lettuce leaves. Slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick and place in overlapping circles around platter. Spoon ricotta mixture into the center of the platter. Garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

Per Serving: 103 Cal (39% from Fat, 27% from Protein, 34% from Carb); 7 g Protein; 5 g Tot Fat; 3 g Sat Fat; 1 g Mono Fat; 9 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 160 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 226 mg Sodium; 16 mg Cholesterol