Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

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This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired. Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge.

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Alex Loh
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Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas.
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Published on February 29, 2024
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar
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Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

  • 1/4 cup chopped cucumber

  • 1 mini bell pepper, sliced

Directions

  1. Stir ricotta and dill together in a 16-ounce jar. Add cucumber and bell pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    a photo of the Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

    Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Equipment

16-ounce jar with lid

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
10g Fat
10g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 jar
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Vitamin A 222µg
Vitamin C 72mg 81%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Folate 47µg
Vitamin K 6µg
Sodium 125mg 5%
Calcium 345mg 27%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Zinc 2mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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