Crispy Ricotta Walnut Chive Bundles

Ricotta, Walnut and Chive Bundles Recipe 🧀🌰🌿

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of ricotta, walnuts, and chives bundled in crispy phyllo dough with a touch of citrus zest and warm spices. These savory bundles are perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a delectable snack. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, you’ll have these bundles ready to enjoy in no time!

• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 12 bundles
• Calories: 81 per serving
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 4.8mg
• Sodium: 65.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 6.3g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 0.2g
• Protein: 2.9g

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups walnut halves
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 sheets phyllo dough

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking these delicious bundles to golden perfection.

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2. Prepare the filling: In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the low-fat ricotta cheese, ricotta cheese, and walnut halves. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.

3. Add flavor: To the mixture in the food processor, add the shredded Swiss cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, fresh chives, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.

4. Prep the phyllo dough: Carefully cut the phyllo sheets in half crosswise. Keep the remaining sheets covered with a clean, damp towel to prevent them from drying out while you work.

5. Assemble the bundles: Take one half sheet of phyllo dough and place it on a clean work surface. Spread about one-twelfth of the cheese mixture in a rectangle about 3 inches long and 3/4-inch wide on half of the sheet, leaving the bottom edge and one side uncovered.

6. Roll up the bundles: Fold the bottom edge over the cheese mixture, then fold in the sides, and roll up into a cylinder about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese mixture, creating a total of 12 bundles. Alternatively, you can roll the phyllo dough around the cheese mixture to create different shapes such as triangles or smaller bundles.

7. Prepare the baking sheet: Lightly oil a baking sheet with a small amount of peanut oil to prevent the bundles from sticking during baking.

8. Arrange and bake: Place the assembled bundles on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced at least 1/2 inch apart. Lightly brush the tops of the bundles with the remaining oil.

9. Bake to perfection: Bake the bundles in the preheated oven until they turn golden brown and crispy, which usually takes about 15 minutes.

10. Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove the bundles from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. These bundles are best enjoyed hot or warm, either as a delightful appetizer or a tasty snack.

Notes:

• Be sure to work quickly with the phyllo dough to prevent it from drying out.
• Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite herbs, spices, or cheeses for a unique flavor profile.
• Store any leftover bundles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving to enjoy them fresh and crispy.