Sharing Recipes--Ricotta Lunches for One

Ricotta is a favourite component of many Italian desserts, including cheesecakes and cannoli. It can also be used in pasta dishes--manicotti, lasagne, and ravioli.

Grainy and creamy white in appearance, it is similar in texture to cottage cheese and contains about 5% fat.

I enjoy making the following quick and easy lunches.

Fruit and Ricotta Sandwich

Ingredients

1 slice whole wheat toast
1/4 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sliced fruit (canned or fresh)
1/8 tsp cinnamon

Procedure

• Spread cheese on toast.
• Top with fruit.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Broil until fruit is hot.

Fruit and Ricotta Split

Ingredients

1/2 small banana
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
sweetener (to taste)

Procedure

• Cut banana lengthwise and open onto a plate.
• Top with cheese.
• Sweeten strawberries to taste and spoon over cheese.